Proverbs 20:11 nasb — It is by his deeds that a lad distinguishes himself If his conduct is pure and right.

NASB

"It is by his deeds that a lad distinguishes himself If his conduct is pure and right."

— Proverbs 20:11, NASB

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Proverbs 20 — Context

8

A king who sits on the throne of justice Disperses all evil with his eyes.

9

Who can say, "I have cleansed my heart, I am pure from my sin"?

10

Differing weights and differing measures, Both of them are abominable to the LORD.

11

It is by his deeds that a lad distinguishes himself If his conduct is pure and right.

12

The hearing ear and the seeing eye, The LORD has made both of them.

13

Do not love sleep, or you will become poor; Open your eyes, and you will be satisfied with food.

14

"Bad, bad," says the buyer, But when he goes his way, then he boasts.

Proverbs 20:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 20:11 say?
Proverbs 20:11 in the NASB reads: “It is by his deeds that a lad distinguishes himself If his conduct is pure and right.”
Where is Proverbs 20:11 in the Bible?
Proverbs 20:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 20, verse 11.
Who wrote Proverbs?
Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.
What is the book of Proverbs about?
Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.
What are the major themes of Proverbs?
Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 20:11.
What translation should I read Proverbs 20:11 in?
Proverbs 20:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Proverbs 20:11?
Proverbs 20:11 reads (NASB): “It is by his deeds that a lad distinguishes himself If his conduct is pure and right.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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