Proverbs 15:26
King James Version (KJV)
The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.
In context
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.
Proverbs 15:26 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.
- WEB World English Bible
- The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the thoughts of the pure are pleasing.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the words of the pure are pleasant to Him.
- ASV American Standard Version
- Evil devices are an abomination to Jehovah; But pleasant words are pure.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- An abomination to Jehovah [are] thoughts of wickedness, And pure [are] sayings of pleasantness.
- DBY Darby Translation
- The thoughts of the evil [man] are an abomination to Jehovah; but pure words are pleasant.
- WBS Webster Bible
- The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.