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.