Proverbs 15:26 bbe — Evil designs are disgusting to the Lord, but the words of the clean-hearted are pleasing.

Bible in Basic English

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

— Proverbs 15:26, Bible in Basic English

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Proverbs 15 — Context

23

A man has joy in the answer of his mouth: and a word at the right time, how good it is!

24

Acting wisely is the way of life, guiding a man away from the underworld.

25

The house of the man of pride will be uprooted by the Lord, but he will make safe the heritage of the widow.

26

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

27

He whose desires are fixed on profit is a cause of trouble to his family; but he who has no desire for offerings will have life.

28

The heart of the upright gives thought to his answer; but from the mouth of the evil-doer comes a stream of evil things.

29

The Lord is far from sinners, but his ear is open to the prayer of the upright.

Proverbs 15:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 15:26 say?
Proverbs 15:26 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Evil designs are disgusting to the Lord, but the words of the clean-hearted are pleasing.”
Where is Proverbs 15:26 in the Bible?
Proverbs 15:26 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 15, verse 26.
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 15:26.
What translation should I read Proverbs 15:26 in?
Proverbs 15:26 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 15:26?
Proverbs 15:26 reads (BBE): “Evil designs are disgusting to the Lord, but the words of the clean-hearted are pleasing.” 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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