Proverbs 11:20
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 11
“They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.”Proverbs 11:20
What Does Proverbs 11:20 Mean?
Proverbs 11:20 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 11, verse 20 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 11:20 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Psalms 119:1“Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD.”Proverbs 6:16“These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:”Proverbs 12:22“Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.”Psalms 37:23“The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.”Proverbs 3:32“For the froward is abomination to the LORD: but his secret is with the righteous.”Psalms 7:10“My defence is of God, which saveth the upright in heart.”Psalms 147:11“The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.”Psalms 149:4“For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.”Psalms 101:4“A froward heart shall depart from me: I will not know a wicked person.”1 Chronicles 29:17“I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of mine heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, which are present here, to offer willingly unto thee.”Psalms 140:13“Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence.”Proverbs 21:29“A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way.”Job 22:3“Is it any pleasure to the Almighty, that thou art righteous? or is it gain to him, that thou makest thy ways perfect?”Psalms 11:7“For the righteous LORD loveth righteousness; his countenance doth behold the upright.”Psalms 18:25“With the merciful thou wilt shew thyself merciful; with an upright man thou wilt shew thyself upright;”Psalms 51:6“Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom.”Proverbs 6:14“Frowardness is in his heart, he deviseth mischief continually; he soweth discord.”Proverbs 8:13“The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.”Proverbs 9:7“He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.”Proverbs 13:6“Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.”
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