Proverbs 15:26

The Lord abhors the plans of the wicked, but pleasant words are pure.

Psalm 19:14

May my words and my thoughts be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my sheltering rock and my redeemer.

Psalm 37:30-31

The godly speak wise words and promote justice.

Psalm 45:1

For the music director; according to the tune of "Lilies;" by the Korahites, a well-written poem, a love song. My heart is stirred by a beautiful song. I say, "I have composed this special song for the king; my tongue is as skilled as the stylus of an experienced scribe."

Proverbs 6:16-19

There are six things that the Lord hates, even seven things that are an abomination to him:

Proverbs 15:23

A person has joy in giving an appropriate answer, and a word at the right time -- how good it is!

Proverbs 24:9

A foolish scheme is sin, and the scorner is an abomination to people.

Jeremiah 4:14

"Oh people of Jerusalem, purify your hearts from evil so that you may yet be delivered. How long will you continue to harbor up wicked schemes within you?

Matthew 12:34-37

Offspring of vipers! How are you able to say anything good, since you are evil? For the mouth speaks from what fills the heart.

Matthew 15:19

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

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

Bible References

Thoughts

Proverbs 6:16
There are six things that the Lord hates, even seven things that are an abomination to him:
Proverbs 24:9
A foolish scheme is sin, and the scorner is an abomination to people.
Jeremiah 4:14
"Oh people of Jerusalem, purify your hearts from evil so that you may yet be delivered. How long will you continue to harbor up wicked schemes within you?
Matthew 15:19
For out of the heart come evil ideas, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander.

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