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Proverbs 15:26

American Standard Version

Evil devices are an abomination to Jehovah; But pleasant words are pure.

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Proverbs 15:26 in other translations

Yahweh detests the thoughts of the wicked,
but the thoughts of the pure are pleasing.

Proverbs 15:26 · World English Bible

Proverbs 15:26 in context

  1. 24To the wise the way of life goeth upward, That he may depart from Sheol beneath.
  2. 25Jehovah will root up the house of the proud; But he will establish the border of the widow.
  3. 26Evil devices are an abomination to Jehovah; But pleasant words are pure.
  4. 27He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he that hateth bribes shall live.
  5. 28The heart of the righteous studieth to answer; But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.