¹⁶ There are six things the Lord hates,^(A)
    seven that are detestable to him:
¹⁷         haughty eyes,^(B)
        a lying tongue,^(C)
        hands that shed innocent blood,^(D)

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

¹⁸ The words of the reckless pierce like swords,^(A)
    but the tongue of the wise brings healing.^(B)

15 A gentle answer^(A) turns away wrath,^(B)
    but a harsh word stirs up anger.

⁴ The soothing tongue^(A) is a tree of life,^(B)
    but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.^(C)