¹⁶ These six things doth the Lord hate, yea, seven are an abomination unto Him:

¹⁹ a false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.

¹² Hatred stirreth up strifes, but love covereth all sins.

⁹ A hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbor, but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.

¹² He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbor, but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

¹³ A talebearer revealeth secrets, but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.

²⁷ A froward man diggeth up evil, and on his lips there is a burning fire.

²⁸ A froward man soweth strife, and a whisperer separateth closest friends.

⁴ A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips, and a liar giveth ear to a wicked tongue.

⁹ He that covereth a transgression seeketh love, but he that repeateth a matter separateth good friends.

⁸ The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.