Proverbs 6:16-23

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;
^21 (I)Bind them continually on your heart;
Tie them around your neck.
²² When you ^(J)walk about, ^[d]they will guide you;
When you sleep, ^[e]they will watch over you;
And when you awake, ^[f]they will talk to you.
²³ For ^(K)the commandment is a lamp and the ^[g]teaching is light;
And reproofs for discipline are the way of life