Proverbs 15:25 cpdv — The Lord will demolish the house of the arrogant. And He will make firm the borders of the widow.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"The Lord will demolish the house of the arrogant. And He will make firm the borders of the widow. "

— Proverbs 15:25, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Proverbs 15 — Context

22

Intentions dissipate where there is no counsel. Yet truly, they are confirmed where there are many counselors.

23

A man rejoices in the verdict of his own mouth. And a word at the right time is best.

24

The path of life is for the wise above, so that he may turn away from the end of Hell.

25

The Lord will demolish the house of the arrogant. And He will make firm the borders of the widow.

26

Evil intentions are an abomination to the Lord. And pure conversation, most beautiful, shall be confirmed by him.

27

Whoever pursues avarice disturbs his own house. But whoever hates bribes shall live. Through mercy and faith, sins are purged. But through the fear of the Lord, each one turns aside from evil.

28

The mind of the just meditates on obedience. The mouth of the impious overflows with evils.

Proverbs 15:25 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 15:25 say?
Proverbs 15:25 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “The Lord will demolish the house of the arrogant. And He will make firm the borders of the widow. ”
Where is Proverbs 15:25 in the Bible?
Proverbs 15:25 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 15, verse 25.
Who wrote Proverbs?
Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.
What is the book of Proverbs about?
Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.
What are the major themes of Proverbs?
Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 15:25.
What translation should I read Proverbs 15:25 in?
Proverbs 15:25 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Proverbs 15:25?
Proverbs 15:25 reads (CPDV): “The Lord will demolish the house of the arrogant. And He will make firm the borders of the widow. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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