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26 The schemes of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord,(A)
    but gracious words are pure.[a]

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Footnotes

  1. 15:26 “Pure” here means acceptable. The language of ritual (acceptable or pure) is applied to ordinary human actions. “Gracious words” are words that bring peace to the neighbor.

26 The Lord detests the thoughts(A) of the wicked,(B)
    but gracious words are pure(C) in his sight.

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