Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.
Proverbs 15:26 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021 Evil plans are an abomination to the Lord, but gracious words are pure. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: But the words of the pure are pleasant words. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition The thoughts of the wicked are shamefully vile and exceedingly offensive to the Lord, but the words of the pure are pleasing words to Him. American Standard Version (1901) Evil devices are an abomination to Jehovah; But pleasant words are pure. Common English Bible The LORD detests evil plans, but gracious words are pure. Catholic Public Domain Version Evil intentions are an abomination to the Lord. And pure conversation, most beautiful, shall be confirmed by him. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Evil thoughts are an abomination to the Lord: and pure words most beautiful shall be confirmed by him. |
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.
My heart overflows with a goodly theme; I address my verses to the king; my tongue is like the pen of a ready scribe.
Crooked minds are an abomination to the Lord, but those of blameless ways are his delight.
To make an apt answer is a joy to anyone, and a word in season, how good it is!
The Lord tears down the house of the proud but maintains the widow’s boundaries.
Those greedy for unjust gain make trouble for their households, but those who hate bribes will live.
Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body.
O Jerusalem, wash your heart clean of wickedness so that you may be saved. How long shall your evil schemes lodge within you?
For out of the heart come evil intentions, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false witness, slander.