Verse Comparison: Proverbs 15:26
American Standard Version
Evil devices are an abomination to Jehovah; But pleasant words `are' pure.
Amplified® Bible
The thoughts of the wicked are shamefully vile {and} exceedingly offensive to the Lord, but the words of the pure are pleasing words to Him.
Contemporary English Version
The LORD hates evil thoughts, but kind words please him.
Darby English Version
The thoughts of the evil [man] are an abomination to Jehovah; but pure words are pleasant.
Good News Bible
The LORD hates evil thoughts, but he is pleased with friendly words.
King James Version
The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.
New American Standard Bible
Evil plans are an abomination to the LORD, But pleasant words are pure.
New International Version
The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked,
but those of the pure are pleasing to him.
New King James Version
The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD,
But the words of the pure are pleasant.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
The Lord considers the plans of the evil man an abomination But regards pleasant words as pure.
Revised Standard Version
The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD, the words of the pure are pleasing to him.
Young's Literal Translation
An abomination to Jehovah `are' thoughts of wickedness, And pure `are' sayings of pleasantness.
