¹⁶ There are six things Yahweh hates,
    and seven things are abominations of his soul:^[a]
17 haughty eyes, a lying tongue,
    and hands that shed innocent blood,
¹⁸ a devising heart, plans of deception,
    feet that hurry to run to evil,^[b]
19 a false witness who breathes lies
    and sends out discord^[c] between brothers.

⁹ He who forgives an affront fosters love,
    but he who waits on a matter will alienate a friend.

¹⁴ Like the release of water is the beginning of strife;
    before it breaks out, stop the quarrel.

¹⁹ He who loves transgression loves strife;
    he who builds his high thresholds seeks destruction.

¹⁹ A brother who is offended is worse than a city of strength,
    and quarrels are like the bars of a fortification.

¹¹ A fool gives all his breath,^[a]
    but the wise holds back in quiet.

²² A man of anger will stir strife,
    and the owner of anger, much transgression.

³² If you have been foolish by exalting yourself,
    and if you have devised evil, put your hand to your mouth.
³³ For pressing milk produces curd,
    and pressing the nose produces blood,
    so pressing anger^[a] produces strife.