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Proverbs 15:26

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26yThe thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord:

But the words of the pure are †zpleasant words.

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Footnotes

  1. ySo ch. 6:16. 18.
  2. †Heb. words of pleasantness. So ch. 3:17.
  3. zch. 16:24.

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord,

but gracious words are pure.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

The Lord detests the thoughts of the wicked,

but gracious words are pure in his sight.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

The Lord detests the plans of the one who is evil,

but pleasant words are pure.

NLTNew Living Translation

The Lord detests evil plans,

but he delights in pure words.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

Plans of evil are an abomination of Yahweh,

but gracious words are pure.