Proverbs 11:20-22

New International Reader's Version

²⁰The Lord hates those whose hearts are twisted.
But he is pleased with those who live without blame.

²¹You can be sure that sinners will be punished.
And you can also be sure that godly people will go free.

²²A beautiful woman who has no sense
is like a gold ring in a pig’s nose.

Proverbs 11:20-22

New International Version

²⁰The Lord detests those whose hearts are perverse,^(A)
but he delights^(B) in those whose ways are blameless.^(C)

²¹Be sure of this: The wicked will not go unpunished,
but those who are righteous will go free.^(D)

²²Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout
is a beautiful woman who shows no discretion.

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