¹⁶ These six things the Lord hates,
Yes, seven are an abomination to ^[a]Him:
^17 (A)A^[b] proud look,
^(B)A lying tongue,
^(C)Hands that shed innocent blood,
^18 (D)A heart that devises wicked plans,
^(E)Feet that are swift in running to evil,
^19 (F)A false witness who speaks lies,
And one who ^(G)sows discord among brethren.

¹⁸ Whoever ^(A)hides hatred has lying lips,
And ^(B)whoever spreads slander is a fool.

⁵ A righteous man hates lying,
But a wicked man is loathsome and comes to shame.

²⁰ He who has a ^[a]deceitful heart finds no good,
And he who has ^(A)a perverse tongue falls into evil.

²² What is desired in a man is ^[a]kindness,
And a poor man is better than a liar.

^6 (A)Getting treasures by a lying tongue
^[a]Is the fleeting fantasy of those who seek death.

²⁸ A lying tongue hates those who are crushed by it,
And a flattering mouth works ^(A)ruin.