Proverbs 11:20
They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.
King James Version
In Context
19As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.
Cross References
Psalms 11:7For the righteous LORD loveth righteousness; his countenance doth behold the upright.
Psalms 51:6Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom.
Psalms 140:13Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence.
Proverbs 6:16These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:
Proverbs 9:7He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
Proverbs 13:6Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 11:20
19 As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death. It is here shown that righteousness, not only by the divine judgment, will end in life, and wickedness in death, but that righteousness, in its own nature, has a direct tendency to life and wickedness to death. 1. True holiness is true happiness; it is a preparative for it, a pledge and earnest of it. Righteousness inclines, disposes, and leads, the soul to life. 2. In like manner, those that indulge themselves in sin are… Read the whole commentary →