Proverbs 15:26 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasantd words. ”

Proverbs 15:26 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Some prefer the margin, and render, words of pleasantness are pure. Gracious words are to God as a pure acceptable offering, the similitude being taken from the Levitical ritual, and the word “pure...
Proverbs 15:26 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

The thoughts of the wicked [are] an abomination to the LORD: but [the words] of the pure [are] (h) pleasant words. (h) That is, wholesome and profitable to the hearers.
Proverbs 15:26 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Proverbs 15. This chapter makes no new departure. Proverbs concerning the moral government of the world again occupy the chief place. One ( Proverbs 15:11 ) is noteworthy as showing an extended con...
Proverbs 15:26 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

the wicked . an evil-doer. Hebrew. ra'a same word as "evil" in Proverbs 15:3 .
Proverbs 15:26 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.
Proverbs 15:26 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words. The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord: but (the words) of the pure (...
Proverbs 15:26 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

1. Grievous ] i.e. annoying. 'If one pour in hot water let the other pour in cold.'
Proverbs 15:26 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

The thoughts of the wicked. — Rather, thoughts of evil, wicked designs. But the words of the pure are pleasant words. — Rather, pleasant words (i.e., kindly meant, soothing words; comp. Pro...
Proverbs 15:26 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

CHAPTER 16 A PASSIONATE DISPOSITION "A soft answer turneth away wrath: but a grievous word stirreth up anger." In the LXX there is another clause inserted at the beginning.- Proverbs 15:1 "A m...
Proverbs 15:26 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Words in Season Proverbs 15:18-33 Learn to be slow to anger. This paragraph describes the even temper which is blessed to live with and blessed to die with. Temper is said to be nine-tenths of...
Proverbs 15:26 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Verse Proverbs 15:11 . This is a simple method of drawing attention to God's perfect knowledge of all the deepest and hidden things. If that which is most full of mystery to us is perfectly known to...
Proverbs 15:26 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife. The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain. A wise son maketh a...
Proverbs 15:26 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

The thoughts of the wicked [are] an abomination to the Lord ,.... They are known unto the Lord, who is the searcher of the heart, and a discerner of the thoughts and intents of it; he knows they are...
Proverbs 15:26 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

The thoughts of the wicked [are] an abomination to the LORD: but [the words] of the pure [are] pleasant words. Ver. 26. The thoughts of the wicked are abomination. ] Let him not think to think at...
Proverbs 15:26 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

The thoughts of the wicked Their evil intentions and affections, their wicked designs and contrivances, nay, their very thoughts and imaginations; are an abomination to the Lord Are abhorred, and...
Proverbs 15:26 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

26 The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the L ORD : but the words of the pure are pleasant words. The former part of this verse speaks of thoughts, the latter of wo...
Proverbs 15:26 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

The thoughts of the wicked; and much more their words, which express their thoughts; for thoughts are said to be free, and wicked men are seldom and but little concerned for the sins of their tho...
Proverbs 15:26 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES.— Proverbs 15:26 . The words of the pure are pleasant , or “pure in His sight are pleasant words. MAIN HOMILETICS OF Proverbs 15:26 WICKED THOUGHTS AND HOLY WORDS I. A pres...
Proverbs 15:26 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Proverbs 15:1 . A soft answer turneth away wrath. It bows to the tempest, it names a mitigating circumstance, it gives a favourable turn to misconstruction, it proposes a better way. My father, sa...
Proverbs 15:26 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Proverbs 15:1 A soft answer turneth away wrath . Two things are here to be observed: an answer should be given—the injured person should not wrap himself in sullen silence; and...
Proverbs 15:26 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

v. 26. The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord, He loathes evil plans, He will not tolerate wicked purposes; but the words of the pure are pleasant words, literally, "but pure a...
Proverbs 15:26 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Jeremiah 4:14 ; Matthew 12:34-37 ; Matthew 15:19 ; Proverbs 24:9 ; Proverbs 6:16-19 ; Proverbs 15:23 ; Psalms 19:14 ; Psalms 37:30 ; Psalms 37:31 ; Psalms 45:1
Proverbs 15:26 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Pleasant — Acceptable to God.

Proverbs 15:26 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Proverbs 15:26 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Proverbs 15:26 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Proverbs 15:26 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Proverbs 15:26 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Proverbs 15:26 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Proverbs 15:26 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Proverbs 15:26 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Proverbs 15:26 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Proverbs 15:26 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Proverbs 15:26 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Proverbs 15:26 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Proverbs 15:26 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Proverbs 15:26 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Proverbs 15:26 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Proverbs 15:26 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Proverbs 15:26 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Proverbs 15:26 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Proverbs 15:26 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Proverbs 15:26 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Proverbs 15:26 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Proverbs 15:26 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Proverbs 15:26 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes