¹⁶ These are six things the Lord hates,
seven things that really disgust him:
¹⁷ arrogant eyes, a lying tongue,
hands that shed innocent blood,
¹⁸ a heart that devises wicked plans,
feet that run quickly to do evil,
¹⁹ a false witness who breathes lies,
and a person who spreads conflict between brothers.

¹⁸ Whoever conceals hatred has lying lips,
and whoever spreads gossip is a fool.

¹⁹ Truthful lips are established forever,
but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.

²² Lying lips are disgusting to the Lord,
but those who act truthfully gain his favor.

⁵ A righteous person hates everything false,
but a wicked person causes disgrace and shame.