Proverbs 15:25
The Lord pulls down the houses of scorners; 1 But he establishes the border of the widow. 1
Updated Brenton Septuagint
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, 1 That he may turn aside and escape from hell. 1
Cross References
Deuteronomy 10:17For the Lord your God, he is God of gods, and Lord of lords, the great, and strong, and terrible God, who does not accept persons, nor will he by any means accept a bribe:
Job 24:21For he has not treated the barren woman well, 1 And has had no pity on a feeble woman. 1
Psalms 52:5Will none of the workers of iniquity know, 1 Who devour my people as they would eat bread? 1 They have not called upon God. 1 There were they greatly afraid, where there was no fear: 1
Psalms 138:6The knowledge of thee is too wonderful for me; 1 It is very difficult, I cannot attain to it. 1
Proverbs 12:7When the ungodly is overthrown, he vanishes away; 1 But the houses of the just remain. 1
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 →