Devine Scripture

Proverbs 20:11

Proverbs chapter 20 · verse 11 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Even a child maketh himself known by his doings, Whether his work be pure, and whether it be right.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Even a child maketh himself known by his doings, Whether his work be pure, and whether it be right.

Context

v.10Diverse weights, and diverse measures, Both of them alike are an abomination to Jehovah.

v.11This passage

v.12The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, Jehovah hath made even both of them.

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.