Proverbs 15:25

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Proverbs 15:25

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

The LORD tears down the house of the proud, but He protects the boundaries of the widow.

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KJV

King James Version

The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.

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WEB

World English Bible

The LORD will uproot the house of the proud, but he will keep the widow’s borders intact.

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ASV

American Standard Version

Jehovah will root up the house of the proud; But he will establish the border of the widow.

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Berean Literal Bible

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Proverbs 15

²³ A man takes joy in a fitting reply—and how good is a timely word!

²⁴ The path of life leads upward for the wise, that he may avoid going down to Sheol.

²⁵ The LORD tears down the house of the proud, but He protects the boundaries of the widow.

²⁶ The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the words of the pure are pleasant to Him.

²⁷ He who is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble on his household, but he who hates bribes will live.

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