Proverbs 20:11
What does Proverbs 20:11 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 20:11 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Even a child maketh himself known by his doings, Whether his work be pure, and whether it be right.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Even a child maketh himself known by his doings, Whether his work be pure, and whether it be right.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Even a child may be judged by his doings, if his work is free from sin and if it is right.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Even by his actions a youth maketh himself known, Whether his work be pure or upright.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752By his inclinations a child is known, if his works be clean and right.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Luke 6:43
For there is no good tree that bringeth forth corrupt fruit; nor again a corrupt tree that bringeth forth good fruit.
- Psalms 58:3
The wicked are estranged from the womb: They go astray as soon as they are born, speaking lies.
- Luke 1:15
For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and he shall drink no wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother’s womb.
- Proverbs 21:8
The way of him that is laden with guilt is exceeding crooked; But as for the pure, his work is right.
- Luke 2:46
And it came to pass, after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both hearing them, and asking them questions:
- Proverbs 22:15
Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child; Butthe rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
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