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Proverbs 15:25

The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.
Proverbs 15:25 · King James Version

In other versions

  • Jehovah will root up the house of the proud; But he will establish the border of the widow.

    ASV

  • The house of the man of pride will be uprooted by the Lord, but he will make safe the heritage of the widow.

    BBE

  • Jehovah plucketh up the house of the proud; but he establisheth the boundary of the widow.

    DBY

  • Yahweh will uproot the house of the proud, But he will keep the widow's borders intact.

    WEB

  • The house of the proud Jehovah pulleth down, And He setteth up the border of the widow.

    YLT

  • The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.

    ENG

  • The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.

    WBT

  • The LORD tears down the house of the proud, but He protects the boundaries of the widow.

    BSB

In context

23A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!

24The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.

25The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.

26The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.

27He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.

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