Proverbs 15:25-27

New American Standard Bible 1995

²⁵The Lord will ^(A)tear down the house of the proud,
But He will ^(B)establish the boundary of the ^(C)widow.
²⁶Evil plans are an abomination to the Lord,
But pleasant words are pure.
²⁷He who ^(D)profits illicitly troubles his own house,
But he who ^(E)hates bribes will live.

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Proverbs 15:25-27

New International Version

²⁵The Lord tears down the house of the proud,^(A)
but he sets the widow’s boundary stones in place.^(B)

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

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

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