Proverbs 15:26
“The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord: but the wordes of the pure, are pleasant words.”
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Proverbs 15:26 Context
24The way of life is aboue to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath. 25The Lord will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow. 26The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord: but the wordes of the pure, are pleasant words. 27Hee that is greedy of gaine, troubleth his owne house: but he that hateth gifts, shall liue. 28The heart of the righteous studieth to answere: but the mouth of the wicked, powreth out euil things.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 15:26
The thoughts of the wicked [are] an abomination to the LORD: but [the words] of the pure [are] pleasant words.
- King James Version
Evil plans are an abomination to the LORD, But pleasant words are pure.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Evil devices are an abomination to Jehovah; But pleasant words `are' pure.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Evil designs are disgusting to the Lord, but the words of the clean-hearted are pleasing.
- Basic English Bible
The thoughts of the evil [man] are an abomination to Jehovah; but pure words are pleasant.
- Darby Bible
The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.
- Webster's Bible
Yahweh detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the thoughts of the pure are pleasing.
- World English Bible
An abomination to Jehovah [are] thoughts of wickedness, And pure [are] sayings of pleasantness.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The thoughts of wickedness are an abomination to the LORD; but words of pleasantness are pure.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 15:26
15:26 Pleasant - Acceptable to God.