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Proverbs 6:16-20
King James Version
Proverbs 6:16-20
King James Version
16 These six things doth the Lord hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:
17 A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,
18 An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,
19 A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.
20 My son, keep thy father's commandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother:
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Proverbs 6:16-20
New International Version
Proverbs 6:16-20
New International Version
16 There are six things the Lord hates,(A)
seven that are detestable to him:
17 haughty eyes,(B)
a lying tongue,(C)
hands that shed innocent blood,(D)
18 a heart that devises wicked schemes,
feet that are quick to rush into evil,(E)
19 a false witness(F) who pours out lies(G)
and a person who stirs up conflict in the community.(H)
Warning Against Adultery
Proverbs 6:16-20
English Standard Version
Proverbs 6:16-20
English Standard Version
16 There are (A)six things that the Lord hates,
(B)seven that are an abomination to him:
17 (C)haughty eyes, (D)a lying tongue,
and (E)hands that shed innocent blood,
18 (F)a heart that devises wicked plans,
(G)feet that make haste to run to evil,
19 (H)a false witness who (I)breathes out lies,
and one who (J)sows discord among brothers.
Warnings Against Adultery
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Proverbs 6:16-20
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 6:16-20
Christian Standard Bible
What the Lord Hates
16 The Lord hates six things;
in fact, seven are detestable to him:
17 arrogant eyes,(A) a lying tongue,(B)
hands that shed innocent blood,(C)
18 a heart that plots wicked schemes,(D)
feet eager to run to evil,(E)
19 a lying witness who gives false testimony,(F)
and one who stirs up trouble among brothers.(G)
Warning against Adultery
20 My son, keep your father’s command,
and don’t reject your mother’s teaching.(H)
Proverbs 6:16-20
New American Standard Bible 1995
Proverbs 6:16-20
New American Standard Bible 1995
16 There are six things which the Lord hates,
Yes, seven which 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 utters lies,
And one who [b](G)spreads strife among brothers.
20 (H)My son, observe the commandment of your father
And do not forsake the [c]teaching of your mother;
Footnotes
- Proverbs 6:16 Lit of His soul
- Proverbs 6:19 Lit sends out
- Proverbs 6:20 Or law
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