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Proverbs 15:25
The house of the proud Jehovah pulleth down, And He setteth up the border of the widow.
Proverbs 15:25 · Young's Literal Translation
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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 counsel is the making void of purposes, And in a multitude of counsellors it is established.
23 Joy is to a man in the answer of his mouth, And a word in its season--how good!
24 A path of life is on high for the wise, To turn aside from Sheol beneath.
25 The house of the proud Jehovah pulleth down, And He setteth up the border of the widow.
26 An abomination to Jehovah are thoughts of wickedness, And pure are sayings of pleasantness.
27 A dishonest gainer is troubling his house, And whoso is hating gifts liveth.
28 The heart of the righteous meditateth to answer, And the mouth of the wicked uttereth evil things.
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