Proverbs 15:25
The Lord pulls down the houses of scorners; but he establishes the border of the widow.
LXX2012 (US English)
In The King James Version
The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.
In Context
24The thoughts of the wise are ways of life, that he may turn aside and escape from hell.
26An unrighteous thought is abomination to the Lord; but the sayings of the pure are held in honor.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 10:17For the Lord your God, he is God of gods, and the Lord of lords, the great, and strong, and terrible God, who does not + 10:17 Gr. wonder at or admire a face. accept persons, nor will he by any means accept a bribe:
Job 24:21For he has not treated the barren woman well, and has had no pity on a feeble woman.
Psalms 52:5or God has scattered the bones of the men-pleasers; they were ashamed, for God despised them. 1
Psalms 138:6The knowledge of you is too wonderful for me; it is very difficult, I can’t attain to it. 1
Proverbs 12:7When the ungodly is overthrown, he vanishes away; but the houses of the just remain.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 15:25
24 The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath. The way of wisdom and holiness is here recommended to us, 1. As very safe and comfortable: It is the way of life, the way that leads to eternal life, in which we shall find the joy and satisfaction which will be the life of the soul, and at the end of which we shall find the perfection of blessedness. Be wise and live. It is the way to escape that misery which we cannot but see ourselves exposed to, and in danger of. It is to depart… Read the whole commentary →