Proverbs 15:25-27

New Living Translation

²⁵The Lord tears down the house of the proud,
but he protects the property of widows.

²⁶The Lord detests evil plans,
but he delights in pure words.

²⁷Greed brings grief to the whole family,
but those who hate 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 Living Translation (NLT)

New International Version (NIV)