Proverbs 6:16-19
International Standard Version
What God Hates
16 Here are six things that the Lord hates—
seven, in fact,[a] are detestable to him:[b]
17 Arrogant eyes,
a lying tongue,
and hands shedding innocent blood;
18 a heart crafting evil plans,
feet running swiftly to wickedness,
19 a false witness snorting lies,
and someone sowing quarrels between brothers.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 6:16 The Heb. lacks in fact
- Proverbs 6:16 Lit. to his soul
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 17:9
International Standard Version
9 Anyone who overlooks[a] an offense promotes love,
but someone who gossips separates close friends.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:9 Lit. covers
Proverbs 17:9
King James Version
9 He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
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Proverbs 17:14
International Standard Version
14 Starting a quarrel is like spilling water—
so drop the dispute before it escalates.
Proverbs 17:14
King James Version
14 The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
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Proverbs 17:19
International Standard Version
19 The person who loves transgression loves strife;
the person who builds a high gate invites destruction.
Proverbs 17:19
King James Version
19 He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.
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Proverbs 18:1
International Standard Version
How Fools Talk
18 Whoever isolates himself pursues selfish ends;
he resists all sound advice.
Proverbs 18:1
King James Version
18 Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.
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Proverbs 18:19
International Standard Version
19 An offended brother is more unyielding than a fortified city,
and his disputes are like the bars of a fortress.
Proverbs 18:19
King James Version
19 A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.
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Proverbs 29:11
International Standard Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:11 Lit. spirit
- Proverbs 29:11 The Heb. lacks to himself
Proverbs 29:11
King James Version
11 A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
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Proverbs 29:22
International Standard Version
22 An angry man stirs up arguments,
and a hot-tempered man causes many transgressions.
Proverbs 29:22
King James Version
22 An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
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Proverbs 30:32-33
International Standard Version
32 If you’ve foolishly exalted yourself
or if you’ve plotted evil,
put your hand over your mouth.
33 Just as whipping milk produces butter,
and twisting the nose causes bleeding,
so also stirring up anger produces contention.
Proverbs 30:32-33
King James Version
32 If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, lay thine hand upon thy mouth.
33 Surely the churning of milk bringeth forth butter, and the wringing of the nose bringeth forth blood: so the forcing of wrath bringeth forth strife.
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