Proverbs 11:20-21 - Compare All Versions
Proverbs 11:20-21 NIV (New International Version)
The LORD detests those whose hearts are perverse, but he delights in those whose ways are blameless. Be sure of this: The wicked will not go unpunished, but those who are righteous will go free.
Proverbs 11:20-21 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
Those of crooked heart are an abomination to the LORD, but those of blameless ways are his delight. Be assured, an evil person will not go unpunished, but the offspring of the righteous will be delivered.
Proverbs 11:20-21 NLT (New Living Translation)
The LORD detests people with crooked hearts, but he delights in those with integrity. Evil people will surely be punished, but the children of the godly will go free.
Proverbs 11:20-21 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)
Those with twisted minds are detestable to the LORD, but those with blameless conduct are his delight. Be assured that a wicked person will not go unpunished, but the offspring of the righteous will escape.
Proverbs 11:20-21 KJV (King James Version)
They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: But such as are upright in their way are his delight. Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: But the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
Proverbs 11:20-21 NKJV (New King James Version)
Those who are of a perverse heart are an abomination to the LORD, But the blameless in their ways are His delight. Though they join forces, the wicked will not go unpunished; But the posterity of the righteous will be delivered.
Proverbs 11:20-21 MSG (The Message)
GOD can’t stand deceivers, but oh how he relishes integrity. Count on this: The wicked won’t get off scot-free, and God’s loyal people will triumph.
Proverbs 11:20-21 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)
The perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD, But the blameless in their walk are His delight. Be assured, the evil person will not go unpunished, But the descendants of the righteous will be rescued.
Proverbs 11:20-21 AMP (Amplified Bible)
The perverse in heart are repulsive and shamefully vile to the LORD, But those who are blameless and above reproach in their walk are His delight! Assuredly, the evil man will not go unpunished, But the descendants of the righteous will be freed.
Proverbs 11:20-21 NET (New English Translation)
The LORD abhors those who are perverse in heart, but those who are blameless in their ways are his delight. Be assured that the evil person will certainly be punished, but the descendants of the righteous will not suffer unjust judgment.