Cross References

Proverbs 15:26

The Message

God can’t stand evil scheming, but he puts words of grace and beauty on display.

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Congenial conversation—what a pleasure! The right word at the right time—beautiful!

My heart bursts its banks, spilling beauty and goodness. I pour it out in a poem to the king, shaping the river into words: * * *

God smashes the pretensions of the arrogant; he stands with those who have no standing.

A greedy and grasping person destroys community; those who refuse to exploit live and let live.

Gracious speech is like clover honey— good taste to the soul, quick energy for the body.

God can’t stand deceivers, but oh how he relishes integrity.