Proverbs 15:26

The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the words of the pure are pleasant to Him.

Cross References (9)

  • Proverbs 6:16–19 (7)

    There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to Him:

  • Proverbs 15:23 (6)

    A man takes joy in a fitting reply—and how good is a timely word!

  • Jeremiah 4:14 (6)

    Wash the evil from your heart, O Jerusalem, so that you may be saved. How long will you harbor wicked thoughts within yo

  • Matthew 12:34–37 (6)

    You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks.

  • Psalms 37:30–31 (5)

    The mouth of the righteous man utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice.

  • Psalms 19:14 (5)

    May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in Your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.

  • Psalms 45:1 (4)

    For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Lilies.” A Maskil of the sons of Korah. A love song. My heart is stirred by a n

  • Proverbs 24:9 (3)

    A foolish scheme is sin, and a mocker is detestable to men.

  • Matthew 15:19 (3)

    For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, and slander.