Proverbs 15:26

Proverbs chapter 15 · verse 26 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

World English Bible · 2000

Evil devices are an abomination to Jehovah; But pleasant wordsarepure.

King James Version · 1611

The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.

American Standard Version · 1901

Evil devices are an abomination to Jehovah; But pleasant wordsarepure.

v.25Jehovah will root up the house of the proud; But he will establish the border of the widow.

v.26This passage

v.27He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he that hateth bribes shall live.

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

Psalms 19:14
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable in thy sight, O Jehovah, my rock, and my redeemer.
Jeremiah 4:14
O Jerusalem, wash thy heart from wickedness, that thou mayest be saved. How long shall thine evil thoughts lodge within thee?
Proverbs 15:23
A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good is it!
Matthew 12:34
Ye offspring of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.
Proverbs 24:9
The thought of foolishness is sin; And the scoffer is an abomination to men.
Proverbs 6:16
There are six things which Jehovah hateth; Yea, seven which are an abomination unto him: