Proverbs 15:26

An unrighteous thought is abomination to the Lord; but the sayings of the pure are held in honor.

LXX2012 (US English)

In The King James Version

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

In Context

25The Lord pulls down the houses of scorners; but he establishes the border of the widow.

27A receiver of bribes destroys himself; but he that hates the receiving of bribes is safe. By alms and by faithful dealings + 15:27 Observe, this is not in the Heb. nor any such doctrine. sins are purged away; but by the fear of the Lord every one departs from evil.

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Cross References

Proverbs 6:16For he rejoices in all things which God hates, and he is ruined by reason of impurity of soul.

Proverbs 11:20Perverse ways are an abomination to the Lord: but all they that are blameless in their ways are acceptable to him.

Proverbs 24:9The fools also dies in sins; and uncleanness attaches to a pestilent man.

Matthew Henry on Proverbs 15:26

The Righteous and the Wicked Contrasted. 25 The Lord will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow. Note, 1. Those that are elevated God delights to abase, and commonly does it in the course of his providence: The proud, that magnify themselves, bid defiance to the God above them and trample on all about them, are such as God resists and will destroy, not them only, but their houses, which they are proud of and are confident of the continuance and perpetuity of. Pride is the… Read the whole commentary →

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