Mishle 15:26-28

Orthodox Jewish Bible

²⁶The thoughts of the rah are a to’evah to Hashem, but the words of the tehorim (pure ones) are pleasant.

²⁷He that is greedy of unjust gain troubleth his own bais, but he that hateth mattanot (bribes) shall live.

²⁸The lev tzaddik studieth how to answer, but the peh (mouth) of the resha’im poureth out evil things.

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)

Orthodox Jewish Bible (OJB)

New International Version (NIV)