Proverbs 15:26 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

²⁶ Evil plans are an abomination to the Lord, but gracious words are pure.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²⁶ 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)

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

Common English Bible

²⁶ The LORD detests evil plans, but gracious words are pure.

Catholic Public Domain Version

²⁶ Evil intentions are an abomination to the Lord. And pure conversation, most beautiful, shall be confirmed by him.

Proverbs 15:26 Cross References

Jeremiah 4:14

O Jerusalem, wash your heart clean of wickedness so that you may be saved. How long shall your evil schemes lodge within you?

Proverbs 15:23

To make an apt answer is a joy to anyone, and a word in season, how good it is!

Psalm 19:14

Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.

Psalm 45:1

My heart overflows with a goodly theme; I address my verses to the king; my tongue is like the pen of a ready scribe.

Matthew 15:19

For out of the heart come evil intentions, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false witness, slander.

Proverbs 24:9

The devising of folly is sin, and the scoffer is an abomination to all.

Proverbs 15:25

The Lord tears down the house of the proud but maintains the widow’s boundaries.

Proverbs 15:27

Those greedy for unjust gain make trouble for their households, but those who hate bribes will live.

Proverbs 16:24

Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body.

Proverbs 11:20

Crooked minds are an abomination to the Lord, but those of blameless ways are his delight.