Proverbs 15:26
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New International Version (©1984)
The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but those of the pure are pleasing to him.

New Living Translation (©2007)
The LORD detests evil plans, but he delights in pure words.

English Standard Version (©2001)
The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD, but gracious words are pure.

New American Standard Bible (©1995)
Evil plans are an abomination to the LORD, But pleasant words are pure.

GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
The thoughts of evil people are disgusting to the LORD, but pleasant words are pure to him.

King James Bible
The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.

American King James Version
The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.

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

Bible in Basic English
Evil designs are disgusting to the Lord, but the words of the clean-hearted are pleasing.

Douay-Rheims Bible
Evil thoughts are an abomination to the Lord: and pure words most beautiful shall be confirmed by him.

Darby Bible Translation
The thoughts of the evil man are an abomination to Jehovah; but pure words are pleasant.

English Revised Version
Evil devices are an abomination to the LORD: but pleasant words are pure.

Webster's Bible Translation
The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.

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

Young's Literal Translation
An abomination to Jehovah are thoughts of wickedness, And pure are sayings of pleasantness.

Geneva Study Bible

The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are {h} pleasant words.

(h) That is, wholesome and profitable to the hearers.

Wesley's Notes

15:26 Pleasant - Acceptable to God.

King James Translators' Notes

pleasant...: Heb. words of pleasantness

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

26. are pleasant words-that is, pleasing to God (Pr 8:8, 9).

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary

15:25. Pride is the ruin of multitudes. But those who are in affliction God will support. 26. The thoughts of wicked men offend Him who knows the heart. 27. The covetous man lets none of his family have rest or enjoyment. And greediness of gain often tempts to projects that bring ruin. 28. A good man is proved to be a wise man by this; he governs his tongue well.


Proverbs 15:25 The LORD will tear down the house of the proud, But He will establish the boundary of the widow.
Proverbs 15:27 He who profits illicitly troubles his own house, But he who hates bribes will live. (NASB ©1995)

Abomination Designs Detests Devices Disgusting Evil Plans Pleasant Pleasantness Pleasing Pure Sayings Thoughts Wicked Wickedness Words


The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.

thoughts 6:16-19 24:9 Jer 4:14 Mt 15:19

but 15:23 Ps 19:14 37:30,31 45:1 Mt 12:34-37

pleasant words

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Alphabetical: abomination an are but detests Evil him LORD of plans pleasant pleasing pure The those thoughts to wicked words

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