Proverbs 15:26-27
Proverbs 15:26-27 The Message (MSG)
GOD can’t stand evil scheming, but he puts words of grace and beauty on display. A greedy and grasping person destroys community; those who refuse to exploit live and let live.
Proverbs 15:26-27 King James Version (KJV)
The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: But the words of the pure are pleasant words. He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he that hateth gifts shall live.
Proverbs 15:26-27 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Evil plans are an abomination to the LORD, But pleasant words are pure. He who profits illicitly troubles his own house, But he who hates bribes will live.
Proverbs 15:26-27 New Century Version (NCV)
The LORD hates evil thoughts but is pleased with kind words. Greedy people bring trouble to their families, but the person who can’t be paid to do wrong will live.
Proverbs 15:26-27 American Standard Version (ASV)
Evil devices are an abomination to Jehovah; But pleasant words are pure. He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he that hateth bribes shall live.
Proverbs 15:26-27 New International Version (NIV)
The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but gracious words are pure in his sight. The greedy bring ruin to their households, but the one who hates bribes will live.
Proverbs 15:26-27 New King James Version (NKJV)
The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD, But the words of the pure are pleasant. He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, But he who hates bribes will live.
Proverbs 15:26-27 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. He who profits unlawfully brings suffering to his own house, But he who hates bribes [and does not receive nor pay them] will live. [Is 5:8; Jer 17:11]
Proverbs 15:26-27 New Living Translation (NLT)
The LORD detests evil plans, but he delights in pure words. Greed brings grief to the whole family, but those who hate bribes will live.