Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.
Proverbs 15:26 - English Standard Version 2016 The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord, but gracious words are pure. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: But the words of the pure are pleasant words. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition 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) Evil devices are an abomination to Jehovah; But pleasant words are pure. Common English Bible The LORD detests evil plans, but gracious words are pure. Catholic Public Domain Version Evil intentions are an abomination to the Lord. And pure conversation, most beautiful, shall be confirmed by him. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Evil thoughts are an abomination to the Lord: and pure words most beautiful shall be confirmed by him. |
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.
My heart overflows with a pleasing theme; I address my verses to the king; my tongue is like the pen of a ready scribe.
Those of crooked heart are an abomination to the Lord, but those of blameless ways are his delight.
To make an apt answer is a joy to a man, and a word in season, how good it is!
The Lord tears down the house of the proud but maintains the widow’s boundaries.
Whoever is greedy for unjust gain troubles his own household, but he who hates bribes will live.
Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body.
The devising of folly is sin, and the scoffer is an abomination to mankind.
O Jerusalem, wash your heart from evil, that you may be saved. How long shall your wicked thoughts lodge within you?
For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false witness, slander.