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Proverbs 15:26
The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.
Proverbs 15:26 · King James Version
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Proverbs 15:26 in other translations
The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the words of the pure are pleasant to Him.
The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the thoughts of the pure are pleasing.
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 by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!
24 The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
25 The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.
26 The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.
27 He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
29 The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
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