Proverbs 15:26-28

New International Version

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

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

²⁸The heart of the righteous weighs its answers,^(E)
but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.^(F)

Proverbs 15:26-28

Revised Geneva Translation

²⁶The thoughts of the wicked are abomination to the LORD. But the pure have pleasant words.

²⁷He who is greedy for gain, troubles his own house. But he who bears gifts, shall live.

²⁸The heart of the righteous studies to answer. But the wicked man’s mouth babbles evil things.

²⁶The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.

²⁷He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.

²⁸The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

New International Version (NIV)