Proverbs 6:16-19
Holman Christian Standard Bible
What the Lord Hates
16 The Lord hates six things;
in fact, seven are detestable to Him:
17 arrogant eyes,(A) a lying tongue,(B)
hands that shed innocent blood,(C)
18 a heart that plots wicked schemes,(D)
feet eager to run to evil,(E)
19 a lying witness who gives false testimony,(F)
and one who stirs up trouble among brothers.(G)
Proverbs 6:16-19
New International Version
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)
18 a heart that devises wicked schemes,
feet that are quick to rush into evil,(E)
19 a false witness(F) who pours out lies(G)
and a person who stirs up conflict in the community.(H)
Proverbs 6:16-19
King James Version
16 These six things doth the Lord hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:
17 A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,
18 An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,
19 A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.
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Proverbs 10:31
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 10:31
New International Version
Proverbs 10:31
King James Version
31 The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out.
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Proverbs 12:19-22
Holman Christian Standard Bible
19 Truthful lips endure forever,
but a lying tongue, only a moment.(A)
20 Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil,
but those who promote peace have joy.(B)
21 No disaster overcomes the righteous,(C)
but the wicked are full of misery.
Proverbs 12:19-22
New International Version
19 Truthful lips endure forever,
but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
20 Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil,
but those who promote peace have joy.(A)
21 No harm overtakes the righteous,(B)
but the wicked have their fill of trouble.
Proverbs 12:19-22
King James Version
19 The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
20 Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
21 There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
22 Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are his delight.
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Proverbs 13:5
Holman Christian Standard Bible
5 The righteous hate lying,
but the wicked act disgustingly and disgracefully.
Proverbs 13:5
New International Version
5 The righteous hate what is false,(A)
but the wicked make themselves a stench
and bring shame on themselves.
Proverbs 13:5
King James Version
5 A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.
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Proverbs 14:25
Holman Christian Standard Bible
25 A truthful witness rescues lives,
but one who utters lies is deceitful.(A)
Proverbs 14:25
New International Version
25 A truthful witness saves lives,
but a false witness is deceitful.(A)
Proverbs 14:25
King James Version
25 A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.
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Proverbs 17:7
Holman Christian Standard Bible
7 Eloquent words are not appropriate on a fool’s lips;
how much worse are lies for a ruler.
Proverbs 17:7
New International Version
7 Eloquent lips are unsuited to a godless fool—
how much worse lying lips to a ruler!(A)
Proverbs 17:7
King James Version
7 Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.
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Proverbs 17:20
Holman Christian Standard Bible
20 One with a twisted mind will not succeed,
and one with deceitful speech will fall into ruin.(A)
Proverbs 17:20
New International Version
20 One whose heart is corrupt does not prosper;
one whose tongue is perverse falls into trouble.
Proverbs 17:20
King James Version
20 He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.
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Proverbs 19:9
Holman Christian Standard Bible
9 A false witness will not go unpunished,
and one who utters lies perishes.(A)
Proverbs 19:9
New International Version
9 A false witness will not go unpunished,
and whoever pours out lies will perish.(A)
Proverbs 19:9
King James Version
9 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.
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Proverbs 21:6
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:6 Or a breath blown away
- Proverbs 21:6 Some Hb mss, LXX, Vg read a snare of death
- Proverbs 21:6 Lit is vanity, ones seeking death
Proverbs 21:6
New International Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:6 Some Hebrew manuscripts, Septuagint and Vulgate; most Hebrew manuscripts vapor for those who seek death
Proverbs 21:6
King James Version
6 The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.
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