16 ¶ These six things doth the Lord hate: yea, his soul abhorreth seven:

17 The haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and the hands that shed innocent blood,

18 An heart that imagineth wicked enterprises, [a]feet that be swift in running to mischief,

19 A false witness that speaketh lies, and him that raiseth up contentions among [b]brethren.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 6:18 Meaning, the raging affections, which carry a man away in such sort that he cannot tell what he doeth.
  2. Proverbs 6:19 Or, neighbors.

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)

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17 Better is a dry morsel, if peace be with it, than an house full of [a]sacrifices with strife.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 17:1 For whereas were many sacrifices, there were many portions given to the people, wherewith they feasted.

17 Better a dry crust with peace and quiet
    than a house full of feasting, with strife.(A)

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18 The lot [a]causeth contentions to cease, and [b]maketh a partition among the mighty.

19 A brother offended is harder to win than a strong city, and their contentions are like the [c]bar of a palace.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 18:18 If a controversy cannot otherwise be decided, it is best to cast lots to know whose the thing shall be.
  2. Proverbs 18:18 Appeaseth their controversy, which are so stout that cannot otherwise be pacified.
  3. Proverbs 18:19 Which for the strength thereof will not bow nor yield.

18 Casting the lot settles disputes(A)
    and keeps strong opponents apart.

19 A brother wronged(B) is more unyielding than a fortified city;
    disputes are like the barred gates of a citadel.

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