Proverbs 15:23-27

English Standard Version

²³ To make an apt answer is a joy to a man,
    and ^(A)a word in season, how good it is!
²⁴ The path of life leads upward ^(B)for the prudent,
    that he may turn away from Sheol beneath.
²⁵ The Lord tears down the house of ^(C)the proud
    but ^(D)maintains ^(E)the widow's boundaries.
^26 (F)The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord,
    but ^(G)gracious words are pure.
²⁷ Whoever is ^(H)greedy for unjust gain ^(I)troubles his own household,
    but he who hates ^(J)bribes will live.