16 There are six things that the Lord hates,
Seven that are an abomination [a]to Him:
17 (A)Haughty eyes, a (B)lying tongue,
And hands that (C)shed innocent blood,
18 A heart that devises (D)wicked plans,
(E)Feet that run rapidly to evil,
19 A (F)false witness who declares lies,
And one who [b](G)spreads strife among brothers.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 6:16 Lit of His soul
  2. Proverbs 6:19 Lit sends out

The Lord (A)tests the righteous and (B)the wicked,
And His soul hates one who loves violence.

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17 Also let none of you (A)devise evil in your heart against another, and do not love [a](B)perjury; for all these things are what I (C)hate,’ declares the Lord.”

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Footnotes

  1. Zechariah 8:17 Lit a false oath

19 Nevertheless, the (A)firm foundation of God stands, having this (B)seal: “(C)The Lord knows those who are His;” and, “(D)Everyone who names the name of the Lord is to keep away from wickedness.”

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