^16-19 For there are six things the Lord hates—no, seven: haughtiness, lying, murdering, plotting evil, eagerness to do wrong, a false witness, sowing discord among brothers.

¹⁸ To hide hatred is to be a liar; to slander is to be a fool.

¹⁹ Truth stands the test of time; lies are soon exposed.

²² God delights in those who keep their promises and abhors those who don’t.

²⁰ An evil man is suspicious of everyone^[a] and tumbles into constant trouble.

²² Kindness makes a man attractive. And it is better to be poor than dishonest.

⁶ Dishonest gain will never last, so why take the risk?

²⁸ Flattery is a form of hatred and wounds cruelly.

³³ As the churning of cream yields butter, and a blow to the nose causes bleeding, so anger causes quarrels.