Proverbs 6:16
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What the Lord Hates
16 The Lord hates six things;
in fact, seven are detestable to Him:
Proverbs 6:19
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Proverbs 10:12
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12 Hatred stirs up conflicts,
but love covers all offenses.(A)
Proverbs 11:9
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9 With his mouth the ungodly destroys his neighbor,
but through knowledge the righteous are rescued.
Proverbs 11:12-13
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12 Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks sense,
but a man with understanding keeps silent.(A)
13 A gossip goes around revealing a secret,
but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.(B)
Proverbs 16:27-28
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27 A worthless man digs up evil,
and his speech is like a scorching fire.(A)
28 A contrary man spreads conflict,
and a gossip separates close friends.(B)
Proverbs 17:4
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4 A wicked person listens to malicious talk;[a]
a liar pays attention to a destructive tongue.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:4 Lit to lips of iniquity
Proverbs 17:9
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Proverbs 18:8
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Footnotes
- Proverbs 18:8 Lit to the chambers of the belly
Proverbs 20:19
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Proverbs 25:9-10
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9 Make your case with your opponent[a]
without revealing another’s secret;(A)
10 otherwise, the one who hears will disgrace you,
and you’ll never live it down.[b]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 25:9 Or neighbor
- Proverbs 25:10 Lit and your evil report will not turn back
Proverbs 25:23
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23 The north wind produces rain,
and a backbiting tongue, angry looks.
Proverbs 26:20-22
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20 Without wood, fire goes out;
without a gossip, conflict dies down.(A)
21 As charcoal for embers and wood for fire,
so is a quarrelsome man for kindling strife.(B)
22 A gossip’s words are like choice food
that goes down to one’s innermost being.[a](C)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 26:22 Lit to the chambers of the belly
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