¹⁶ These six things the Lord hates,
    yes, seven are an abomination to him:
¹⁷         a proud look,
        a lying tongue,
        and hands that shed innocent blood,
¹⁸         a heart that devises wicked imaginations,
        feet that are swift in running to mischief,
¹⁹         a false witness who speaks lies,
        and he who sows discord among brethren.

⁹ He who covers a transgression seeks love,
    but he who repeats a matter separates friends.

¹⁴ The beginning of strife is as when one lets out water;
    therefore abandon contention before a quarrel starts.

¹⁹ He loves transgression who loves strife,
    and he who exalts his gate seeks destruction.

18 He who separates himself seeks his own desire;
    he seeks and quarrels against all wisdom.

¹⁹ A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city,
    and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.

¹¹ A fool utters all his mind,
    but a wise man keeps it in until afterwards.

²² An angry man stirs up strife,
    and a furious man abounds in transgression.

³² If you have been foolish in lifting up yourself,
    or if you have thought evil,
    put your hand on your mouth.
³³ Surely the churning of milk brings forth butter,
    and the wringing of the nose brings forth blood,
    so the forcing of wrath brings forth strife.