Proverbs 15:25-27

New King James Version

²⁵^(A)The Lord will destroy the house of the proud,
But ^(B)He will establish the boundary of the widow.

²⁶^(C)The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord,
^(D)But the words of the pure are pleasant.

²⁷^(E)He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house,
But he who hates bribes will live.

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)

New King James Version (NKJV)

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