Proverbs 15:26-28

The Message

²⁶ God can’t stand evil scheming,
    but he puts words of grace and beauty on display.

²⁷ A greedy and grasping person destroys community;
    those who refuse to exploit live and let live.

²⁸ Prayerful answers come from God-loyal people;
    the wicked are sewers of abuse.