Proverbs 15:26 “The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the words of the pure…”

Proverbs 15:26

The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the words of the pure are pleasant to Him.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the thoughts of the pure are pleasing.

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

The thoughts of ye wicked are abomination to the Lord: but the pure haue pleasant wordes.

Darby 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.

Bible in Basic English

Evil designs are disgusting to the Lord, but the words of the clean-hearted are pleasing.

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Cross references

“thoughts”

Proverbs 6:16–19 Jeremiah 4:14 Proverbs 24:9 Matthew 15:19

Proverbs 6:16–19 · BSB

There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to Him:

Jeremiah 4:14 · BSB

Wash the evil from your heart, O Jerusalem, so that you may be saved. How long will you harbor wicked thoughts within you?

Proverbs 24:9 · BSB

A foolish scheme is sin, and a mocker is detestable to men.

Matthew 15:19 · BSB

For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, and slander.

“but”

Proverbs 15:23 Matthew 12:34–37 Psalm 19:14 Psalm 45:1 Psalm 37:30 Psalm 37:31

Proverbs 15:23 · BSB

A man takes joy in a fitting reply— and how good is a timely word!

Matthew 12:34–37 · BSB

You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks.

Psalm 19:14 · BSB

May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in Your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.

Psalm 45:1 · BSB

My heart is stirred by a noble theme as I recite my verses to the king; my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.

Psalm 37:30 · BSB

The mouth of the righteous man utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice.

Psalm 37:31 · BSB

The law of his God is in his heart; his steps do not falter.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

25The LORD tears down the house of the proud, but He protects the boundaries of the widow.

27He who is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble on his household, but he who hates bribes will live.

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