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Proverbs 15:25
The Lord will destroye the house of the proude men: but hee will stablish the borders of the widowe.
Proverbs 15:25 · Geneva Bible
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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 Without cousel thoughts come to nought: but in the multitude of counsellers there is stedfastnesse.
23 A ioy commeth to a man by the answere of his mouth: and how good is a word in due season?
24 The way of life is on high to the prudent, to auoyde from hell beneath.
25 The Lord will destroye the house of the proude men: but hee will stablish the borders of the widowe.
26 The thoughts of ye wicked are abomination to the Lord: but the pure haue pleasant wordes.
27 He that is greedie of gaine, troubleth his owne house: but he that hateth giftes, shall liue.
28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answere: but the wicked mans mouth babbleth euil thinges.
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