Proverbs 15:23,26
Proverbs 15:23 The Message (MSG)
Congenial conversation—what a pleasure! The right word at the right time—beautiful!
Proverbs 15:26 The Message (MSG)
GOD can’t stand evil scheming, but he puts words of grace and beauty on display.
Proverbs 15:23 King James Version (KJV)
A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: And a word spoken in due season, how good is it!
Proverbs 15:26 King James Version (KJV)
The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: But the words of the pure are pleasant words.
Proverbs 15:23 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
A man has joy in an apt answer, And how delightful is a timely word!
Proverbs 15:26 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Evil plans are an abomination to the LORD, But pleasant words are pure.
Proverbs 15:23 New Century Version (NCV)
People enjoy giving good advice. Saying the right word at the right time is so pleasing.
Proverbs 15:26 New Century Version (NCV)
The LORD hates evil thoughts but is pleased with kind words.
Proverbs 15:23 American Standard Version (ASV)
A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good is it!
Proverbs 15:26 American Standard Version (ASV)
Evil devices are an abomination to Jehovah; But pleasant words are pure.
Proverbs 15:23 New International Version (NIV)
A person finds joy in giving an apt reply— and how good is a timely word!
Proverbs 15:26 New International Version (NIV)
The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but gracious words are pure in his sight.
Proverbs 15:23 New King James Version (NKJV)
A man has joy by the answer of his mouth, And a word spoken in due season, how good it is!
Proverbs 15:26 New King James Version (NKJV)
The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD, But the words of the pure are pleasant.
Proverbs 15:23 Amplified Bible (AMP)
A man has joy in giving an appropriate answer, And how good and delightful is a word spoken at the right moment—how good it is!
Proverbs 15:26 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Evil plans and thoughts of the wicked are exceedingly vile and offensive to the LORD, But pure words are pleasant words to Him.
Proverbs 15:23 New Living Translation (NLT)
Everyone enjoys a fitting reply; it is wonderful to say the right thing at the right time!
Proverbs 15:26 New Living Translation (NLT)
The LORD detests evil plans, but he delights in pure words.
Proverbs 15:23 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Everyone enjoys giving great advice. But how delightful it is to say the right thing at the right time!
Proverbs 15:26 The Passion Translation (TPT)
The Lord detests wicked ways of thinking, but he enjoys lovely and delightful words.