Proverbs 15:25

Conservative English Version

The LORD destroys the homes of those who are proud, but he protects the property of widows.

Cross References

Job 24:21

Sinners take advantage of widows and other helpless women.

Psalm 10:14

But you see the trouble and the distress, and you will do something. The poor can count on you, and so can orphans.

Psalm 138:6

Though you are above us all, you care for humble people, and you keep a close watch on everyone who is proud.

Psalm 146:9

and looks after strangers. He defends the rights of orphans and widows, but destroys the wicked.

Psalm 52:1

(A special psalm by David for the music leader. He wrote this when Doeg from Edom went to Saul and said, "David has gone to Ahimelech's house.") You people may be strong and brag about your sins, but God can be trusted day after day.

Psalm 52:5

God will destroy you forever! He will grab you and drag you from your homes. You will be uprooted and left to die.

Proverbs 12:7

Once the wicked are defeated, they are gone forever, but no one who obeys God will ever be thrown down.

Proverbs 14:11

The tent of a good person stands longer than the house of someone evil.

Proverbs 15:26

The LORD hates evil thoughts, but kind words please him.

Proverbs 23:10

Don't move a boundary marker or take the land that belongs to orphans.

Isaiah 1:17

and learn to live right. See that justice is done. Defend widows and orphans and help those in need."

Isaiah 2:12

The LORD All-Powerful has chosen a day when those who are proud and conceited will be put down.

Jeremiah 5:28

and prosperous, but you refuse to help the poor get the justice they deserve.

Daniel 5:20

But when he became proud and stubborn, his glorious kingdom was taken from him.

Deuteronomy 19:14

In the land the LORD is giving you, there are already stones set up to mark the property lines between fields. So don't move those stones.

James 1:27

Religion that pleases God the Father must be pure and spotless. You must help needy orphans and widows and not let this world make you evil.

1 Peter 5:5

All of you young people should obey your elders. In fact, everyone should be humble toward everyone else. The Scriptures say, "God opposes proud people, but he helps everyone who is humble."