Proverbs 15:26 The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but gracious words are pure in his sight.

◄ Proverbs 15:26 ►

Parallel Verses

New International Version
The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but gracious words are pure in his sight.

English Standard Version
The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD, but gracious words are pure.

New American Standard Bible
Evil plans are an abomination to the LORD, But pleasant words are pure.

King James Bible
The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The LORD detests the plans of an evil man, but pleasant words are pure.

International Standard Version
To the LORD evil plans are detestable, but pleasant words are pure.

American Standard Version
Evil devices are an abomination to Jehovah; But pleasant words are pure.

Douay-Rheims Bible
Evil thoughts are an abomination to the Lord: and pure words most beautiful shall be confirmed by him.

Darby Bible Translation
The thoughts of the evil man are an abomination to Jehovah; but pure words are pleasant.

Young's Literal Translation
An abomination to Jehovah are thoughts of wickedness, And pure are sayings of pleasantness.

Commentaries

Matthew Henry's Commentary

15:25. Pride is the ruin of multitudes. But those who are in affliction God will support. 26. The thoughts of wicked men offend Him who knows the heart. 27. The covetous man lets none of his family have rest or enjoyment. And greediness of gain often tempts to projects that bring ruin. 28. A good man is proved to be a wise man by this; he governs his tongue well.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown

26. are pleasant words—that is, pleasing to God (Pr 8:8, 9).