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Proverbs 15:25-27
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25 The house of the proud, Yahweh will tear it down,
    but he will maintain the property line[a] of the widow.
26 Plans of evil are an abomination of Yahweh,
    but gracious words are pure.
27 He who makes trouble for his house is he who is greedy for unjust gain,
    but he who hates bribes will live.

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  1. Proverbs 15:25 Literally “boundary”
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Proverbs 15:25-27
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25 The Lord tears down the house of the proud,(A)
    but he sets the widow’s boundary stones in place.(B)

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

27 The greedy bring ruin to their households,
    but the one who hates bribes will live.(F)

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