Proverbs 15:26

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Proverbs 15:26

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

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

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KJV

King James Version

The thoughts of the wicked [are] an abomination to the LORD: but [the words] of the pure [are] pleasant words.

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WEB

World English Bible

The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the thoughts of the pure are pleasing.

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ASV

American Standard Version

Evil devices are an abomination to Jehovah; But pleasant words [are] pure.

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Proverbs 15

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.

²⁸ The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil.

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