Proverbs 20:11

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Proverbs 20:11

BSB

Even a young man is known by his actions-whether his conduct is pure and upright.

AKJV

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

CPDV

A child may be understood by his interests: whether his works may be clean and upright.

ERV

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

NHEB

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

SMT

Also a youth shall be known by his doings, if pure and straight his work.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 20:11

EvenachildH5288Noun MasculineisknownH5234VerbbyhisdoingsH4611Noun MasculinewhetherhisworkH6467Noun MasculinebepureH2134AdjectiveandwhetheritberightH3477Adjective

Commentary for Proverbs 20:11

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Proverbs 20:11

Summary

Conduct reveals essential character even young.

Event

Child's deeds show true nature

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC