King James Version
Proverbs 15:25 in the King James Version says “The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 15 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.”
Proverbs 15:25 · KJV
A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it! due: Heb. his season
The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.
The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words. pleasant: Heb. words of pleasantness
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“the house”
H1004a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
“but he will establish”
H5324to station, in various applications (literally or figuratively)
“the border”
H1366properly, a cord (as twisted), i.e., (by implication) a boundary; by extension the territory inclosed
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