Proverbs 15:25-27

New Century Version

²⁵The Lord will tear down the proud person’s house,
but he will protect the widow’s property.

²⁶The Lord hates evil thoughts
but is pleased with kind words.

²⁷Greedy people bring trouble to their families,
but the person who can’t be paid to do wrong will live.

Proverbs 15:25-27

New International Version

²⁵The Lord tears down the house of the proud,^(A)
but he sets the widow’s boundary stones in place.^(B)

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

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

New Century Version (NCV)

New International Version (NIV)