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Proverbs 15:26

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

Proverbs 15:26 · American Standard Version

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Proverbs 15:26 in other translations

KJV King James Version

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

BSB Berean Standard Bible

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

WEB World English Bible

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

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In context

23 A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good is it!

24 To the wise the way of life goeth upward, That he may depart from Sheol beneath.

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

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

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

28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer; But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

29 Jehovah is far from the wicked; But he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

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