Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 15:26
“The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 15:26 Context
23A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it! 24The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath. 25The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow. 26The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words. 27He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live. 28The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things. 29The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
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Translation Details for Proverbs 15:26
The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.
Other Translations for Proverbs 15:26
Bible Commentary for Proverbs 15:26
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 15:26
15:26 Pleasant - Acceptable to God.
The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord: but the wordes of the pure, are pleasant words.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
Evil plans are an abomination to the LORD, But pleasant words are pure.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Evil devices are an abomination to Jehovah; But pleasant words `are' pure.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Evil designs are disgusting to the Lord, but the words of the clean-hearted are pleasing.
- Basic English Bible
The thoughts of the evil [man] are an abomination to Jehovah; but pure words are pleasant.
- Darby Bible
The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.
- Webster's Bible
Yahweh detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the thoughts of the pure are pleasing.
- World English Bible
An abomination to Jehovah [are] thoughts of wickedness, And pure [are] sayings of pleasantness.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The thoughts of wickedness are an abomination to the LORD; but words of pleasantness are pure.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible