Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but gracious words are pure in his sight. New Living Translation The LORD detests evil plans, but he delights in pure words. English Standard Version The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD, but gracious words are pure. Berean Standard Bible The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the words of the pure are pleasant to Him. King James Bible The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words. New King James Version The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD, But the words of the pure are pleasant. New American Standard Bible Evil plans are an abomination to the LORD, But pleasant words are pure. NASB 1995 Evil plans are an abomination to the LORD, But pleasant words are pure. NASB 1977 Evil plans are an abomination to the LORD, But pleasant words are pure. Legacy Standard Bible Evil thoughts are an abomination to Yahweh, But pleasant words are pure. Amplified Bible Evil plans and thoughts of the wicked are exceedingly vile and offensive to the LORD, But pure words are pleasant words to Him. Christian Standard Bible The LORD detests the plans of the one who is evil, but pleasant words are pure. Holman Christian Standard Bible The LORD detests the plans of an evil man, but pleasant words are pure. American Standard Version Evil devices are an abomination to Jehovah; But pleasant words are pure. Contemporary English Version The LORD hates evil thoughts, but kind words please him. English Revised Version Evil devices are an abomination to the LORD: but pleasant words are pure. GOD'S WORD® Translation The thoughts of evil people are disgusting to the LORD, but pleasant words are pure to him. Good News Translation The LORD hates evil thoughts, but he is pleased with friendly words. International Standard Version To the LORD evil plans are detestable, but pleasant words are pure. Majority Standard Bible The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the words of the pure are pleasant to Him. NET Bible The LORD abhors the plans of the wicked, but pleasant words are pure. New Heart English Bible The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the thoughts of the pure are pleasing. Webster's Bible Translation The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words. World English Bible Yahweh detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the thoughts of the pure are pleasing. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThoughts of wickedness [are] an abomination to YHWH, "" And sayings of pleasantness [are] pure. Young's Literal Translation An abomination to Jehovah are thoughts of wickedness, And pure are sayings of pleasantness. Smith's Literal Translation The purposes of evil an abomination of Jehovah: and the pure speaking of pleasantness. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleEvil thoughts are an abomination to the Lord: and pure words most beautiful shall be confirmed by him. Catholic Public Domain Version Evil intentions are an abomination to the Lord. And pure conversation, most beautiful, shall be confirmed by him. New American Bible The schemes of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD, but gracious words are pure. New Revised Standard Version Evil plans are an abomination to the LORD, but gracious words are pure. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleEvil thoughts are an abomination before the LORD; but pure words are pleasant to him. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Evil ideas are detestable before LORD JEHOVAH, and pure words are sweet. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The thoughts of wickedness are an abomination to the LORD; But words of pleasantness are pure. Brenton Septuagint Translation An unrighteous thought is abomination to the Lord; but the sayings of the pure are held in honour. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Gentle Answer Turns Away Wrath…25The LORD tears down the house of the proud, but He protects the boundaries of the widow. 26The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the words of the pure are pleasant to Him. 27He who is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble on his household, but he who hates bribes will live.… Cross References Psalm 19:14 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in Your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. Matthew 12:34-37 You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. / The good man brings good things out of his good store of treasure, and the evil man brings evil things out of his evil store of treasure. / But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. ... James 3:6-10 The tongue also is a fire, a world of wickedness among the parts of the body. It pollutes the whole person, sets the course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell. / All kinds of animals, birds, reptiles, and creatures of the sea are being tamed and have been tamed by man, / but no man can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. ... Proverbs 6:16-19 There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to Him: / haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, / a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that run swiftly to evil, ... Ephesians 4:29 Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen. Proverbs 12:22 Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight. Colossians 3:8 But now you must put aside all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips. Proverbs 21:27 The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable—how much more so when brought with ill intent! 1 Peter 3:10-12 For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech. / He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it. / For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.” Proverbs 16:2 All a man’s ways are pure in his own eyes, but his motives are weighed out by the LORD. Philippians 4:8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things. Proverbs 11:20 The perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD, but the blameless in their walk are His delight. Romans 12:2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God. Proverbs 10:32 The lips of the righteous know what is fitting, but the mouth of the wicked is perverse. 2 Corinthians 10:5 We demolish arguments and every presumption set up against the knowledge of God; and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. Treasury of Scripture The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words. thoughts Proverbs 6:16-19 These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: … Proverbs 24:9 The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men. Jeremiah 4:14 O Jerusalem, wash thine heart from wickedness, that thou mayest be saved. How long shall thy vain thoughts lodge within thee? but Proverbs 15:23 A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it! Psalm 19:14 Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer. Psalm 37:30,31 The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment… pleasant words Jump to Previous Abomination Designs Detests Devices Disgusting Evil Plans Pleasant Pleasantness Pleasing Pure Sayings Thoughts Wicked Wickedness WordsJump to Next Abomination Designs Detests Devices Disgusting Evil Plans Pleasant Pleasantness Pleasing Pure Sayings Thoughts Wicked Wickedness WordsProverbs 15 1. A gentle answer turns away wrathThe LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked This phrase emphasizes God's moral standard and His omniscience. The Hebrew word for "detests" conveys a strong sense of abhorrence or loathing. In biblical context, God’s detestation of wicked thoughts aligns with His nature as holy and just. The "thoughts of the wicked" refer to intentions and plans that are contrary to God's will, often leading to actions that harm others and defy divine commandments. This is consistent with passages like Genesis 6:5, where God saw that every inclination of the thoughts of the human heart was only evil all the time, leading to the judgment of the flood. The wicked, in biblical terms, are those who live in rebellion against God, often characterized by pride, deceit, and violence, as seen in Psalm 10:4. This phrase serves as a warning that God is not only concerned with outward actions but also with the inner thoughts and motivations of individuals. but the words of the pure are pleasant to Him Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORDRefers to Yahweh, the covenant God of Israel, who is holy and righteous, and who judges the thoughts and actions of humanity. 2. The Wicked Individuals who live in opposition to God's laws and principles, characterized by evil thoughts and intentions. 3. The Pure Those who are righteous and live according to God's will, whose words and actions are aligned with His holiness. Teaching Points God's Displeasure with Wicked ThoughtsGod is not only concerned with our actions but also with our thoughts. Wicked thoughts are detestable to Him because they reflect a heart that is not aligned with His holiness. The Power of Pure Words Words that come from a pure heart are pleasing to God. They have the power to uplift, encourage, and reflect God's love and truth. The Heart-Mouth Connection Our words are a reflection of our inner thoughts and heart condition. To speak words that are pleasing to God, we must cultivate a heart that is pure and aligned with His will. Cultivating Pure Thoughts Believers are called to actively guard their minds and focus on thoughts that are in line with God's truth. This requires intentionality and reliance on the Holy Spirit. The Role of Scripture in Purifying Thoughts Regular engagement with Scripture helps to renew our minds and align our thoughts with God's standards, leading to words and actions that are pleasing to Him.(26) The thoughts of the wicked.--Rather, thoughts of evil, wicked designs. But the words of the pure are pleasant words.--Rather, pleasant words (i.e., kindly meant, soothing words; comp. Proverbs 16:24) are pure in God's sight; accepted by Him as coming from a well-meaning heart. Verse 26. - The thoughts of the wicked (or, evil devices) are an abomination to the Lord. Although the Decalogue, by forbidding coveting, showed that God's Law touched the thought of the heart as well as the outward action, the idea here refers to wicked plans or designs, rather than emphatically to the secret movements of the mind. These have been noticed in ver. 11. But the words of the pure are pleasant words; literally, pure are words of pleasantness; i.e. words of soothing, comforting tone are, not an abomination to the Lord, as are the devices of the wicked, but they are pure in a ceremonial sense, as it were, a pure and acceptable offering. Revised Version, pleasant words are pure. Vulgate, "Speech pure and pleasant is approved by him" - which is a pharaphrase of the clause. Septuagint, "The words of the pure are honoured (σεμναί)."Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The LORDיְ֭הוָה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel detests תּוֹעֲבַ֣ת (tō·w·‘ă·ḇaṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 8441: Something disgusting, an abhorrence, idolatry, an idol the thoughts מַחְשְׁב֣וֹת (maḥ·šə·ḇō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 4284: A contrivance, a texture, machine, intention, plan of the wicked, רָ֑ע (rā‘) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7451: Bad, evil but the words אִמְרֵי־ (’im·rê-) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 561: Something said of the pure וּ֝טְהֹרִ֗ים (ū·ṭə·hō·rîm) Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 2889: Clean, pure are pleasant [to Him]. נֹֽעַם׃ (nō·‘am) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5278: Agreeableness, delight, suitableness, splendor, grace Links Proverbs 15:26 NIVProverbs 15:26 NLT Proverbs 15:26 ESV Proverbs 15:26 NASB Proverbs 15:26 KJV Proverbs 15:26 BibleApps.com Proverbs 15:26 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 15:26 Chinese Bible Proverbs 15:26 French Bible Proverbs 15:26 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 15:26 Yahweh detests the thoughts of the wicked (Prov. 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