Proverbs 15:25-27

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

²⁵ The Lord tears down the house of the proud, but He makes secure the boundaries of the [consecrated] widow.

²⁶ 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.

²⁷ He who is greedy for unjust gain troubles his own household, but he who hates bribes will live.^(A)