Proverbs 15:26-28

Easy-to-Read Version

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

²⁷Whoever takes money to do wrong invites disaster. Refuse such gifts, and you will live.

²⁸Good people think before they answer, but the wicked do not, and what they say causes trouble.

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)

Easy-to-Read Version (ERV)

New International Version (NIV)