¹⁶ There are six things the Lord hates—
    no, seven things he detests:

¹⁶ There are six things the Lord hates—
    no, seven things he detests:
¹⁷ haughty eyes,
    a lying tongue,
    hands that kill the innocent,
¹⁸ a heart that plots evil,
    feet that race to do wrong,
¹⁹ a false witness who pours out lies,
    a person who sows discord in a family.

¹⁹ a false witness who pours out lies,
    a person who sows discord in a family.

¹² Hatred stirs up quarrels,
    but love makes up for all offenses.

⁹ With their words, the godless destroy their friends,
    but knowledge will rescue the righteous.

¹² It is foolish to belittle one’s neighbor;
    a sensible person keeps quiet.

¹³ A gossip goes around telling secrets,
    but those who are trustworthy can keep a confidence.

²⁷ Scoundrels create trouble;
    their words are a destructive blaze.

²⁸ A troublemaker plants seeds of strife;
    gossip separates the best of friends.

⁴ Wrongdoers eagerly listen to gossip;
    liars pay close attention to slander.

⁹ Love prospers when a fault is forgiven,
    but dwelling on it separates close friends.

⁸ Rumors are dainty morsels
    that sink deep into one’s heart.