¹⁶ There are six things the Lord hates—
    no, seven things he detests:
¹⁷ haughty eyes,
    a lying tongue,
    hands that kill the innocent,
¹⁸ a heart that plots evil,
    feet that race to do wrong,
¹⁹ a false witness who pours out lies,
    a person who sows discord in a family.

¹⁸ Hiding hatred makes you a liar;
    slandering others makes you a fool.

¹⁹ Truthful words stand the test of time,
    but lies are soon exposed.

²² The Lord detests lying lips,
    but he delights in those who tell the truth.

⁵ The godly hate lies;
    the wicked cause shame and disgrace.

²⁰ The crooked heart will not prosper;
    the lying tongue tumbles into trouble.

²² Loyalty makes a person attractive.
    It is better to be poor than dishonest.

⁶ Wealth created by a lying tongue
    is a vanishing mist and a deadly trap.^[a]

²⁸ A lying tongue hates its victims,
    and flattering words cause ruin.