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

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

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.