26The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.


In Context

23 A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good [is it! ]

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 Other Translations

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

15:26The Lord detests the thoughts of the wicked, but those of the pure are pleasing to him.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

15:26Evil thoughts are an abomination to the Lord: and pure words most beautiful shall be confirmed by him.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

15:26Evil devices are an abomination to Jehovah; But pleasant words are pure.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

15:26The thoughts of the evil man are an abomination to Jehovah; but pure words are pleasant.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

15:26Evil devices are an abomination to the LORD: but pleasant words are pure.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

15:26The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

15:26Yahweh detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the thoughts of the pure are pleasing.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

15:26An abomination to Jehovah are thoughts of wickedness, And pure are sayings of pleasantness.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

15:26The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.