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Proverbs 6:16
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16 There are six things the Lord hates—
    no, seven things he detests:

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Proverbs 6:16-19
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16-19 For there are six things the Lord hates—no, seven: haughtiness, lying, murdering, plotting evil, eagerness to do wrong, a false witness, sowing discord among brothers.

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Listen to Proverbs 6:16, Proverbs 6:19, Proverbs 10:12, Proverbs 11:9, Proverbs 11:12-13, Proverbs 16:27-28, Proverbs 17:4, Proverbs 17:9, Proverbs 18:8
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Proverbs 6:16
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16 There are six things the Lord hates,(A)
    seven that are detestable to him:

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Proverbs 6:19
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19 a false witness who pours out lies,
    a person who sows discord in a family.

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Proverbs 6:19
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16-19 For there are six things the Lord hates—no, seven: haughtiness, lying, murdering, plotting evil, eagerness to do wrong, a false witness, sowing discord among brothers.

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Proverbs 6:19
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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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Proverbs 10:12
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12 Hatred stirs up quarrels,
    but love makes up for all offenses.

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Proverbs 10:12
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12 Hatred stirs old quarrels, but love overlooks insults.

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Proverbs 10:12
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12 Hatred stirs up conflict,
    but love covers over all wrongs.(A)

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Proverbs 11:9
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9 With their words, the godless destroy their friends,
    but knowledge will rescue the righteous.

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Proverbs 11:9
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9 Evil words destroy; godly skill rebuilds.[a]

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  1. Proverbs 11:9 Evil words destroy; godly skill rebuilds, or “When a godless man slanders his neighbor, the charges won’t stick because everyone knows his reputation.”
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Proverbs 11:9
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9 With their mouths the godless destroy their neighbors,
    but through knowledge the righteous escape.(A)

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Proverbs 11:12-13
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12 It is foolish to belittle one’s neighbor;
    a sensible person keeps quiet.

13 A gossip goes around telling secrets,
    but those who are trustworthy can keep a confidence.

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Proverbs 11:12-13
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12 To quarrel with a neighbor is foolish; a man with good sense holds his tongue.

13 A gossip goes around spreading rumors, while a trustworthy man tries to quiet them.

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Proverbs 11:12-13
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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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Proverbs 16:27-28
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27 Scoundrels create trouble;
    their words are a destructive blaze.

28 A troublemaker plants seeds of strife;
    gossip separates the best of friends.

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Proverbs 16:27-28
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27 Idle hands are the devil’s workshop; idle lips are his mouthpiece.[a]

28 An evil man sows strife; gossip separates the best of friends.

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  1. Proverbs 16:27 Idle hands are the devil’s workshop; idle lips are his mouthpiece, literally, “A worthless man devises mischief; and in his lips there is a scorching fire.”
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Proverbs 16:27-28
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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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Proverbs 17:4
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4 Wrongdoers eagerly listen to gossip;
    liars pay close attention to slander.

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Proverbs 17:4
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4 The wicked enjoy fellowship with others who are wicked; liars enjoy liars.

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Proverbs 17:4
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4 A wicked person listens to deceitful lips;
    a liar pays attention to a destructive tongue.

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Proverbs 17:9
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9 Love prospers when a fault is forgiven,
    but dwelling on it separates close friends.

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Proverbs 17:9
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9 Love forgets mistakes; nagging about them parts the best of friends.

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Proverbs 17:9
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9 Whoever would foster love covers over an offense,(A)
    but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.(B)

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Proverbs 18:8
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8 Rumors are dainty morsels
    that sink deep into one’s heart.

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Proverbs 18:8
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8 What dainty morsels rumors are. They are eaten with great relish!

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Proverbs 18:8
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8 The words of a gossip are like choice morsels;
    they go down to the inmost parts.(A)

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