Proverbs 15:25-27

New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised

²⁵The Lord tears down the house of the proud,
    but maintains the widow’s boundaries.
²⁶Evil plans are an abomination to the Lord,
    but gracious words are pure.
²⁷Those who are greedy for unjust gain make trouble for their households,
    but those who hate bribes will live.

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