Proverbs 15:24-26

New International Reader's Version

²⁴ The path of life leads up for those who are wise.
    It keeps them from going down to the place of the dead.

²⁵ The Lord tears down the proud person’s house.
    But he keeps the widow’s property safe.

²⁶ The Lord hates the thoughts of sinful people.
    But he considers kind words to be pure.