¹⁶ There are six things Yahweh hates,
    and seven things are abominations of his soul:^[a]
17 haughty eyes, a lying tongue,
    and hands that shed innocent blood,
¹⁸ a devising heart, plans of deception,
    feet that hurry to run to evil,^[b]
19 a false witness who breathes lies
    and sends out discord^[c] between brothers.

⁹ He who forgives an affront fosters love,
    but he who waits on a matter will alienate a friend.

¹⁴ Like the release of water is the beginning of strife;
    before it breaks out, stop the quarrel.

¹⁹ He who loves transgression loves strife;
    he who builds his high thresholds seeks destruction.

¹⁹ A brother who is offended is worse than a city of strength,
    and quarrels are like the bars of a fortification.

¹¹ A fool gives all his breath,^[a]
    but the wise holds back in quiet.