¹⁶ These six things the Lord hates,
Yes, seven are an abomination to ^[a]Him:

¹² Hatred stirs up strife,
But ^(A)love covers all sins.

¹² He who ^[a]is devoid of wisdom despises his neighbor,
But a man of understanding holds his peace.

^13 (A)A talebearer reveals secrets,
But he who is of a faithful spirit ^(B)conceals a matter.

^27 [a]An ungodly man digs up evil,
And it is on his lips like a burning ^(A)fire.
²⁸ A perverse man sows strife,
And ^(B)a whisperer separates the best of friends.

⁴ An evildoer gives heed to false lips;
A liar listens eagerly to a ^[a]spiteful tongue.

^9 (A)He who covers a transgression seeks love,
But ^(B)he who repeats a matter separates friends.