Proverbs 15:24-26

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition

²⁴ For the wise the path of life leads upward,
    in order to avoid Sheol below.^(A)
25 The Lord tears down the house of the proud
    but maintains the widow’s boundaries.^(B)
26 Evil plans are an abomination to the Lord,
    but gracious words are pure.^(C)