16 These six things the Lord hates,
Yes, seven are an abomination to [a]Him:

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  1. Proverbs 6:16 Lit. His soul

16 There are six things the Lord hates,(A)
    seven that are detestable to him:

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19 (A)A false witness who speaks lies,
And one who (B)sows discord among brethren.

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19         a false witness(A) who pours out lies(B)
        and a person who stirs up conflict in the community.(C)

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12 Hatred stirs up strife,
But (A)love covers all sins.

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12 Hatred stirs up conflict,
    but love covers over all wrongs.(A)

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The hypocrite with his mouth destroys his neighbor,
But through knowledge the righteous will be delivered.

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With their mouths the godless destroy their neighbors,
    but through knowledge the righteous escape.(A)

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12 He who [a]is devoid of wisdom despises his neighbor,
But a man of understanding holds his peace.

13 (A)A talebearer reveals secrets,
But he who is of a faithful spirit (B)conceals a matter.

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  1. Proverbs 11:12 Lit. lacks heart

12 Whoever derides their neighbor has no sense,(A)
    but the one who has understanding holds their tongue.(B)

13 A gossip betrays a confidence,(C)
    but a trustworthy person keeps a secret.(D)

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27 [a]An ungodly man digs up evil,
And it is on his lips like a burning (A)fire.
28 A perverse man sows strife,
And (B)a whisperer separates the best of friends.

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  1. Proverbs 16:27 Lit. A man of Belial

27 A scoundrel(A) plots evil,
    and on their lips it is like a scorching fire.(B)

28 A perverse person stirs up conflict,(C)
    and a gossip separates close friends.(D)

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An evildoer gives heed to false lips;
A liar listens eagerly to a [a]spiteful tongue.

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  1. Proverbs 17:4 Lit. destructive

A wicked person listens to deceitful lips;
    a liar pays attention to a destructive tongue.

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(A)He who covers a transgression seeks love,
But (B)he who repeats a matter separates friends.

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Whoever would foster love covers over an offense,(A)
    but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.(B)

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(A)The words of a [a]talebearer are like [b]tasty trifles,
And they go down into the [c]inmost body.

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  1. Proverbs 18:8 gossip or slanderer
  2. Proverbs 18:8 A Jewish tradition wounds
  3. Proverbs 18:8 Lit. rooms of the belly

The words of a gossip are like choice morsels;
    they go down to the inmost parts.(A)

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19 (A)He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets;
Therefore do not associate with one (B)who flatters with his lips.

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19 A gossip betrays a confidence;(A)
    so avoid anyone who talks too much.

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(A)Debate your case with your neighbor,
And do not disclose the secret to another;
10 Lest he who hears it expose your shame,
And [a]your reputation be ruined.

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  1. Proverbs 25:10 the evil report concerning you not pass away

If you take your neighbor to court,
    do not betray another’s confidence,
10 or the one who hears it may shame you
    and the charge against you will stand.

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23 The north wind brings forth rain,
And (A)a backbiting tongue an angry countenance.

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23 Like a north wind that brings unexpected rain
    is a sly tongue—which provokes a horrified look.

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20 Where there is no wood, the fire goes out;
And where there is no [a]talebearer, strife ceases.
21 (A)As charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire,
So is a contentious man to kindle strife.
22 The words of a [b]talebearer are like [c]tasty trifles,
And they go down into the [d]inmost body.

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  1. Proverbs 26:20 gossip or slanderer, lit. whisperer
  2. Proverbs 26:22 gossip or slanderer
  3. Proverbs 26:22 A Jewish tradition wounds
  4. Proverbs 26:22 Lit. rooms of the belly

20 Without wood a fire goes out;
    without a gossip a quarrel dies down.(A)
21 As charcoal to embers and as wood to fire,
    so is a quarrelsome person for kindling strife.(B)
22 The words of a gossip are like choice morsels;
    they go down to the inmost parts.(C)

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