American Standard Version
"Evil devices are an abomination to Jehovah; But pleasant wordsarepure. "
— Proverbs 15:26, American Standard Version
“The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.”
“Yahweh detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the thoughts of the pure are pleasing.”
“The LORD abhors the plans of the wicked, but pleasant words are pure.”
“Evil thoughts are an abomination to the Lord: and pure words most beautiful shall be confirmed by him.”
“Evil designs are disgusting to the Lord, but the words of the clean-hearted are pleasing.”
“The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.”
A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good is it!
To the wise the way of lifegoethupward, That he may depart from Sheol beneath.
Jehovah will root up the house of the proud; But he will establish the border of the widow.
Evil devices are an abomination to Jehovah; But pleasant wordsarepure.
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he that hateth bribes shall live.
The heart of the righteous studieth to answer; But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
Jehovah is far from the wicked; But he heareth the prayer of the righteous.