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Proverbs 15:26-28
1599 Geneva Bible
Proverbs 15:26-28
1599 Geneva Bible
26 The thoughts of the wicked are abomination to the Lord: but the pure have [a]pleasant words.
27 He that is greedy of gain, troubleth his own house: but he that beareth gifts, shall live.
28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the wicked man’s mouth babbleth evil things.
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- Proverbs 15:26 That is, wholesome and profitable to the hearers.
Proverbs 15:26-28
New International Version
Proverbs 15:26-28
New International Version
27 The greedy bring ruin to their households,
but the one who hates bribes will live.(D)
Proverbs 15:26-28
New King James Version
Proverbs 15:26-28
New King James Version
26 (A)The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord,
(B)But the words of the pure are pleasant.
27 (C)He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house,
But he who hates bribes will live.
28 The heart of the righteous (D)studies how to answer,
But the mouth of the wicked pours forth evil.
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