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16 There are six things which the Lord hates,
    seven which are an abomination to him:
17 haughty eyes, a lying tongue,
    and hands that shed innocent blood,
18 a heart that devises wicked plans,
    feet that make haste to run to evil,
19 a false witness who breathes out lies,
    and a man who sows discord among brothers.

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16 There are six things which Jehovah hateth;
Yea, seven which are an abomination [a]unto him:
17 Haughty eyes, a lying tongue,
And hands that shed innocent blood;
18 A heart that deviseth wicked purposes,
Feet that are swift in running to mischief,
19 A false witness that [b]uttereth lies,
And he that [c]soweth discord among brethren.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 6:16 Hebrew of his soul.
  2. Proverbs 6:19 Hebrew breatheth out.
  3. Proverbs 6:19 Hebrew letteth loose.

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 with quiet
than a house full of feasting with strife.

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17 Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith,
Than a house full of [a]feasting with strife.

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  1. Proverbs 17:1 Hebrew the sacrifices of strife.

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 puts an end to disputes
    and decides between powerful contenders.
19 A brother helped is like a strong city,[a]
    but quarreling is like the bars of a castle.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 18:19 Gk Syr Vg Tg: The meaning of the Hebrew is uncertain

18 The lot causeth contentions to cease,
And parteth between the mighty.
19 A brother [a]offended is harder to be won than a strong city;
And such contentions are like the bars of a castle.

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  1. Proverbs 18:19 Or, injured

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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