Proverbs 6:16-19
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16 There are six things the Lord hates.
In fact, he hates seven things.
17 The Lord hates proud eyes,
a lying tongue,
and hands that kill those who aren’t guilty.
18 He also hates hearts that make evil plans
and feet that are quick to do evil.
19 He hates any witness who pours out lies
and anyone who stirs up conflict in the community.
Proverbs 10:18
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18 Anyone who hides hatred with lying lips
and spreads lies is foolish.
Proverbs 12:19
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19 Truthful words last forever.
But lies last for only a moment.
Proverbs 12:22
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22 The Lord hates those whose lips tell lies.
But he is pleased with people who tell the truth.
Proverbs 17:20
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20 If your heart is twisted, you won’t succeed.
If your tongue tells lies, you will get into trouble.
Proverbs 19:22
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22 Everyone longs for love that never fails.
It is better to be poor than to be a liar.
Proverbs 21:6
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6 A fortune made by people who tell lies
amounts to nothing and leads to death.
Proverbs 26:28
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28 A tongue that tells lies hates the people it hurts.
And words that seem to praise you destroy you.
Proverbs 30:33
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33 If you churn cream, you will produce butter.
If you twist a nose, you will produce blood.
And if you stir up anger, you will produce a fight.”
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