Proverbs 15:26

New Century Version

The Lord hates evil thoughts but is pleased with kind words.

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I hope my words and thoughts please you. Lord, you are my Rock, the one who saves me.

Beautiful words fill my mind. I am speaking of royal things. My tongue is like the pen of a skilled writer.

The Lord hates those with evil hearts but is pleased with those who are innocent.

People enjoy giving good advice. Saying the right word at the right time is so pleasing.

The Lord will tear down the proud person’s house, but he will protect the widow’s property.

Greedy people bring trouble to their families, but the person who can’t be paid to do wrong will live.

Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, making people happy and healthy.

Making foolish plans is sinful, and making fun of wisdom is hateful.

People of Jerusalem, clean the evil from your hearts so that you can be saved. Don’t continue making evil plans.

Out of the mind come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual sins, stealing, lying, and speaking evil of others.