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Proverbs 15:25
The house of the man of pride will be uprooted by the Lord, but he will make safe the heritage of the widow.
Proverbs 15:25 · Bible in Basic English
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Proverbs 15:25 in other translations
The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.
The LORD tears down the house of the proud, but He protects the boundaries of the widow.
The LORD will uproot the house of the proud, but he will keep the widow’s borders intact.
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In context
22 Where there are no wise suggestions, purposes come to nothing; but by a number of wise guides they are made certain.
23 A man has joy in the answer of his mouth: and a word at the right time, how good it is!
24 Acting wisely is the way of life, guiding a man away from the underworld.
25 The house of the man of pride will be uprooted by the Lord, but he will make safe the heritage of the widow.
26 Evil designs are disgusting to the Lord, but the words of the clean-hearted are pleasing.
27 He whose desires are fixed on profit is a cause of trouble to his family; but he who has no desire for offerings will have life.
28 The heart of the upright gives thought to his answer; but from the mouth of the evil-doer comes a stream of evil things.
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