Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

Evil devices are an abomination to Jehovah; But pleasant words `are' pure.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Evil designs are disgusting to the Lord, but the words of the clean-hearted are pleasing.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

The thoughts of the evil [man] are an abomination to Jehovah; but pure words are pleasant.

World English Bible (WEB)

Yahweh detests the thoughts of the wicked, But the thoughts of the pure are pleasing.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

An abomination to Jehovah `are' thoughts of wickedness, And pure `are' sayings of pleasantness.