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## Proverbs 15:27 in Context (Verses 24–30 KJV)
 
 [24 ](/kjv/proverbs/15/24) The way of life *is* above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
 
 [25 ](/kjv/proverbs/15/25) The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.
 
 [26 ](/kjv/proverbs/15/26) The thoughts of the wicked *are* an abomination to the LORD: but *the words* of the pure *are* pleasant words.*
 
 [27 ](/kjv/proverbs/15/27) He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
 
 [28 ](/kjv/proverbs/15/28) The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
 
 [29 ](/kjv/proverbs/15/29) The LORD *is* far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
 
 [30 ](/kjv/proverbs/15/30) The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: *and* a good report maketh the bones fat.
 
[Proverbs 14](/kjv/proverbs/14) [Proverbs 16](/kjv/proverbs/16)

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