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Proverbs 15:26
An abomination to Jehovah are thoughts of wickedness, And pure are sayings of pleasantness.
Proverbs 15:26 · Young's Literal Translation
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Proverbs 15:26 in other translations
The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.
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.
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In context
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.
29 Far is Jehovah from the wicked, And the prayer of the righteous He heareth.
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