Proverbs 15:26

26 Evil plans are an abomination to the Lord, but gracious words are pure.

Proverbs 15:26 In-Context

24 For the wise the path of life leads upward, in order to avoid Sheol below.
25 The Lord tears down the house of the proud, but maintains the widow's boundaries.
26 Evil plans are an abomination to the Lord, but gracious words are pure.
27 Those who are greedy for unjust gain make trouble for their households, but those who hate bribes will live.
28 The mind of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil.
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