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.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 15:26 That is, wholesome and profitable to the hearers.

Bible Gateway Recommends