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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/proverbs/15.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/proverbs/15.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but gracious words are pure in his sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/proverbs/15.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The LORD detests evil plans, but he delights in pure words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/15.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD, but gracious words are pure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the words of the pure are pleasant to Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/15.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The thoughts of the wicked <i>are</i> an abomination to the LORD: but <i>the words</i> of the pure <i>are</i> pleasant words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/15.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The thoughts of the wicked <i>are</i> an abomination to the LORD, But the words of the pure <i>are</i> pleasant.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Evil plans are an abomination to the LORD, But pleasant words are pure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/15.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Evil plans are an abomination to the LORD, But pleasant words are pure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Evil plans are an abomination to the LORD, But pleasant words are pure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Evil thoughts are an abomination to Yahweh, But pleasant words are pure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Evil plans <i>and</i> thoughts of the wicked are exceedingly vile <i>and</i> offensive to the LORD, But pure words are pleasant words to Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD detests the plans of the one who is evil, but pleasant words are pure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD detests the plans of an evil man, but pleasant words are pure. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/15.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Evil devices are an abomination to Jehovah; But pleasant words are pure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The LORD hates evil thoughts, but kind words please him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/15.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Evil devices are an abomination to the LORD: but pleasant words are pure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The thoughts of evil people are disgusting to the LORD, but pleasant words are pure to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/15.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The LORD hates evil thoughts, but he is pleased with friendly words. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/15.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />To the LORD evil plans are detestable, but pleasant words are pure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the words of the pure are pleasant to Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/15.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The LORD abhors the plans of the wicked, but pleasant words are pure. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the thoughts of the pure are pleasing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/15.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Yahweh detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the thoughts of the pure are pleasing. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Thoughts of wickedness [are] an abomination to YHWH, "" And sayings of pleasantness [are] pure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> An abomination to Jehovah are thoughts of wickedness, And pure are sayings of pleasantness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The purposes of evil an abomination of Jehovah: and the pure speaking of pleasantness.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Evil thoughts are an abomination to the Lord: and pure words most beautiful shall be confirmed by him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Evil intentions are an abomination to the Lord. And pure conversation, most beautiful, shall be confirmed by him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/15.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The schemes of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD, but gracious words are pure. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Evil plans are an abomination to the LORD, but gracious words are pure.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Evil thoughts are an abomination before the LORD; but pure words are pleasant to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/15.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Evil ideas are detestable before LORD JEHOVAH, and pure words are sweet.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/15.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The thoughts of wickedness are an abomination to the LORD; But words of pleasantness are pure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/15.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />An unrighteous thought is abomination to the Lord; but the sayings of the pure are held in honour.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/15-26.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=2986" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/15.htm">A Gentle Answer Turns Away Wrath</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">25</span>The LORD tears down the house of the proud, but He protects the boundaries of the widow. <span class="reftext">26</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">The LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/8441.htm" title="8441: tō·w·‘ă·ḇaṯ (N-fsc) -- Or tonebah; feminine active participle of ta'ab; properly, something disgusting, i.e. an abhorrence; especially idolatry or an idol.">detests</a> <a href="/hebrew/4284.htm" title="4284: maḥ·šə·ḇō·wṯ (N-fpc) -- Thought, device. Or machashebeth; from chashab; a contrivance, i.e. a texture, machine, or intention, plan.">the thoughts</a> <a href="/hebrew/7451.htm" title="7451: rā‘ (Adj-ms) -- Bad, evil. From ra'a'; bad or evil.">of the wicked,</a> <a href="/hebrew/561.htm" title="561: ’im·rê- (N-mpc) -- Speech, word. From 'amar; something said.">but the words</a> <a href="/hebrew/2889.htm" title="2889: ū·ṭə·hō·rîm (Conj-w:: Adj-mp) -- Clean, pure. Or tahor; from taher; pure.">of the pure</a> <a href="/hebrew/5278.htm" title="5278: nō·‘am (N-ms) -- Delightfulness, pleasantness. From na'em; agreeableness, i.e. Delight, suitableness, splendor or grace.">are pleasant to Him.</a> </span><span class="reftext">27</span>He who is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble on his household, but he who hates bribes will live.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/19-14.htm">Psalm 19:14</a></span><br />May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in Your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/12-34.htm">Matthew 12:34-37</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/3-6.htm">James 3:6-10</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/6-16.htm">Proverbs 6:16-19</a></span><br />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, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-29.htm">Ephesians 4:29</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/12-22.htm">Proverbs 12:22</a></span><br />Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-8.htm">Colossians 3:8</a></span><br />But now you must put aside all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/21-27.htm">Proverbs 21:27</a></span><br />The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable—how much more so when brought with ill intent!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-10.htm">1 Peter 3:10-12</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/16-2.htm">Proverbs 16:2</a></span><br />All a man’s ways are pure in his own eyes, but his motives are weighed out by the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-8.htm">Philippians 4:8</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/11-20.htm">Proverbs 11:20</a></span><br />The perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD, but the blameless in their walk are His delight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-2.htm">Romans 12:2</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/10-32.htm">Proverbs 10:32</a></span><br />The lips of the righteous know what is fitting, but the mouth of the wicked is perverse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/10-5.htm">2 Corinthians 10:5</a></span><br />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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.</p><p class="hdg">thoughts</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/6-16.htm">Proverbs 6:16-19</a></b></br> These six <i>things</i> doth the LORD hate: yea, seven <i>are</i> an abomination unto him: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/24-9.htm">Proverbs 24:9</a></b></br> The thought of foolishness <i>is</i> sin: and the scorner <i>is</i> an abomination to men.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/4-14.htm">Jeremiah 4:14</a></b></br> O Jerusalem, wash thine heart from wickedness, that thou mayest be saved. How long shall thy vain thoughts lodge within thee?</p><p class="hdg">but</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/15-23.htm">Proverbs 15:23</a></b></br> A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word <i>spoken</i> in due season, how good <i>is it</i>!</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/19-14.htm">Psalm 19:14</a></b></br> Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/37-30.htm">Psalm 37:30,31</a></b></br> The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment… </p><p class="hdg">pleasant words </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/15-9.htm">Abomination</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-20.htm">Designs</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-9.htm">Detests</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-17.htm">Devices</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-9.htm">Disgusting</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-15.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-22.htm">Plans</a> <a href="/proverbs/9-17.htm">Pleasant</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-17.htm">Pleasantness</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-9.htm">Pleasing</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-19.htm">Pure</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-8.htm">Sayings</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-16.htm">Thoughts</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-9.htm">Wicked</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-32.htm">Wickedness</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-2.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/16-5.htm">Abomination</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-1.htm">Designs</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-5.htm">Detests</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-21.htm">Devices</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-5.htm">Disgusting</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-28.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-1.htm">Plans</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-21.htm">Pleasant</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-21.htm">Pleasantness</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-7.htm">Pleasing</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-2.htm">Pure</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-24.htm">Sayings</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-3.htm">Thoughts</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-28.htm">Wicked</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-12.htm">Wickedness</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-21.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 15</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/15-1.htm">A gentle answer turns away wrath</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/15.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/proverbs/15.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked</b><br>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 <a href="/genesis/6-5.htm">Genesis 6:5</a>, 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 <a href="/psalms/10-4.htm">Psalm 10:4</a>. 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.<p><b>but the words of the pure are pleasant to Him</b><br>In contrast to the wicked, the "pure" are those who seek to live righteously, aligning their thoughts and actions with God's will. The "words of the pure" are expressions that reflect a heart devoted to God, characterized by truth, love, and integrity. The term "pleasant" indicates that such words bring delight to God, suggesting a relationship where God is pleased with those who honor Him with their speech. This aligns with <a href="/psalms/19-14.htm">Psalm 19:14</a>, where the psalmist desires that the words of his mouth and the meditation of his heart be pleasing to God. The purity mentioned here is not just ceremonial but moral and spiritual, reflecting a life transformed by God's grace. This phrase highlights the importance of speech in the biblical worldview, where words have the power to build up or destroy, as seen in <a href="/james/3-9.htm">James 3:9-10</a>. The pure in heart, as Jesus mentions in <a href="/matthew/5-8.htm">Matthew 5:8</a>, are blessed, for they will see God, indicating a close relationship with Him.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a></b><br>Refers to Yahweh, the covenant God of Israel, who is holy and righteous, and who judges the thoughts and actions of humanity.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wicked.htm">The Wicked</a></b><br>Individuals who live in opposition to God's laws and principles, characterized by evil thoughts and intentions.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_pure.htm">The Pure</a></b><br>Those who are righteous and live according to God's will, whose words and actions are aligned with His holiness.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_displeasure_with_wicked_thoughts.htm">God's Displeasure with Wicked Thoughts</a></b><br>God 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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_pure_words.htm">The Power of Pure Words</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_heart-mouth_connection.htm">The Heart-Mouth Connection</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/cultivating_pure_thoughts.htm">Cultivating Pure Thoughts</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_scripture_in_purifying_thoughts.htm">The Role of Scripture in Purifying Thoughts</a></b><br>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.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_15.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 15</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_proverbs_view_wise_vs._foolish_women.htm">How do Proverbs contrast wise and foolish women?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_god_'see_all'_scientifically.htm">Proverbs 15:3: How can an omnipresent God 'see everything' in a scientifically verifiable way?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_there_proof_an_undeserved_curse_fails.htm">Proverbs 26:2: Is there historical or scientific evidence to support the statement that an undeserved curse has no effect?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_job_22_12-14_align_with_god's_omniscience.htm">In Job 22:12-14, Eliphaz suggests God may not see everything; how does this align with other scriptures asserting God's omniscience?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/15.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(26) <span class= "bld">The thoughts of the wicked.</span>--Rather, <span class= "ital">thoughts of evil, wicked designs.</span><p><span class= "bld">But the words of the pure are pleasant words.</span>--Rather, <span class= "ital">pleasant words </span>(i.e., kindly meant, soothing words; comp. <a href="/proverbs/16-24.htm" title="Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.">Proverbs 16:24</a>) <span class= "ital">are pure </span>in God's sight; accepted by Him as coming from a well-meaning heart.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/15.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 26.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The thoughts of the wicked</span> (or, <span class="accented">evil devices</span>) <span class="accented"><span class="cmt_word"></span>are an abomination to the Lord.</span> 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. <span class="cmt_word">But the words of the pure are pleasant words;</span> literally, <span class="accented">pure are words of pleasantness</span>; <span class="accented">i.e.</span> 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, <span class="accented">pleasant words are pure.</span> Vulgate, "Speech pure and pleasant is approved by him" - which is a pharaphrase of the clause. Septuagint, "The words of the pure are honoured (<span class="greek">σεμναί</span>)." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/15-26.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְ֭הוָה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">detests</span><br /><span class="heb">תּוֹעֲבַ֣ת</span> <span class="translit">(tō·w·‘ă·ḇaṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8441.htm">Strong's 8441: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something disgusting, an abhorrence, idolatry, an idol</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the thoughts</span><br /><span class="heb">מַחְשְׁב֣וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(maḥ·šə·ḇō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4284.htm">Strong's 4284: </a> </span><span class="str2">A contrivance, a texture, machine, intention, plan</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the wicked,</span><br /><span class="heb">רָ֑ע</span> <span class="translit">(rā‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7451.htm">Strong's 7451: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bad, evil</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but the words</span><br /><span class="heb">אִמְרֵי־</span> <span class="translit">(’im·rê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_561.htm">Strong's 561: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something said</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the pure</span><br /><span class="heb">וּ֝טְהֹרִ֗ים</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ṭə·hō·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2889.htm">Strong's 2889: </a> </span><span class="str2">Clean, pure</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are pleasant [to Him].</span><br /><span class="heb">נֹֽעַם׃</span> <span class="translit">(nō·‘am)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5278.htm">Strong's 5278: </a> </span><span class="str2">Agreeableness, delight, suitableness, splendor, grace</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/15-26.htm">Proverbs 15:26 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/15-26.htm">Proverbs 15:26 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/15-26.htm">Proverbs 15:26 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/15-26.htm">Proverbs 15:26 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/15-26.htm">Proverbs 15:26 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/15-26.htm">Proverbs 15:26 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/15-26.htm">Proverbs 15:26 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/15-26.htm">Proverbs 15:26 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/15-26.htm">Proverbs 15:26 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/15-26.htm">Proverbs 15:26 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/15-26.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 15:26 Yahweh detests the thoughts of the wicked (Prov. 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