Proverbs 20:11
“Euen a childe is knowen by his doings, whether his worke be pure, and whether it be right.”
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Proverbs 20:11 Context
9Who can say, I haue made my heart cleane, I am pure from my sinne? 10Diuers weights, and diuers measures, both of them are alike abomination to the Lord. 11Euen a childe is knowen by his doings, whether his worke be pure, and whether it be right. 12The hearing eare, and the seeing eye, the Lord hath made euen both of them. 13Loue not sleepe, lest thou come to pouertie: open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread.
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Other Translations
Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work [be] pure, and whether [it be] right.
- King James Version
It is by his deeds that a lad distinguishes himself If his conduct is pure and right.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Even a child maketh himself known by his doings, Whether his work be pure, and whether it be right.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Even a child may be judged by his doings, if his work is free from sin and if it is right.
- Basic English Bible
Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right.
- Darby Bible
Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work is pure, and whether it is right.
- Webster's Bible
Even a child makes himself known by his doings, whether his work is pure, and whether it is right.
- World English Bible
Even by his actions a youth maketh himself known, Whether his work be pure or upright.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version
It is by his deeds that a lad distinguishes himself If his conduct is pure and right.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Even a child maketh himself known by his doings, Whether his work be pure, and whether it be right.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Even a child may be judged by his doings, if his work is free from sin and if it is right.
- Basic English Bible
Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right.
- Darby Bible
Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work is pure, and whether it is right.
- Webster's Bible
Even a child makes himself known by his doings, whether his work is pure, and whether it is right.
- World English Bible
Even by his actions a youth maketh himself known, Whether his work be pure or upright.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 20:11
20:11 Is known - The future disposition of a man may be probably conjectured from his childish manners.