Proverbs 6:16-19
Legacy Standard Bible
16 There are six things which Yahweh hates,
Even 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 thoughts,
(E)Feet that hasten to run to evil,
19 A (F)false witness who breathes out lies,
And one who [b](G)spreads strife among brothers.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 6:16 Lit of His soul
- Proverbs 6:19 Lit sends out
Proverbs 6:16-19
International Standard Version
What God Hates
16 Here are six things that the Lord hates—
seven, in fact,[a] are detestable to him:[b]
17 Arrogant eyes,
a lying tongue,
and hands shedding innocent blood;
18 a heart crafting evil plans,
feet running swiftly to wickedness,
19 a false witness snorting lies,
and someone sowing quarrels between brothers.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 6:16 The Heb. lacks in fact
- Proverbs 6:16 Lit. to his soul
Proverbs 10:31
Legacy Standard Bible
Proverbs 10:31
International Standard Version
31 The words of the righteous overflow with wisdom,
but the perverse tongue will be cut out.
Proverbs 12:19-22
Legacy Standard Bible
19 Truthful lips will be established forever,
But a (A)lying tongue is only for a moment.
20 Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil,
But counselors of peace have gladness.
21 (B)No misfortune befalls the righteous,
But the wicked are filled with calamity.
22 (C)Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh,
But doers of faithfulness are His delight.
Proverbs 12:19-22
International Standard Version
19 A truthful saying[a] is trusted forever,
but the liar[b] only for a moment.
20 Deceit is at home[c] in the heart of those who plan evil,
but those who promote peace rejoice.
21 No harm overwhelms the righteous,
but the wicked overflow with trouble.
22 Deceitful speech is reprehensible to the Lord,
but those who act faithfully are his delight.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:19 Lit. lips
- Proverbs 12:19 Lit. the lying tongue
- Proverbs 12:20 The Heb. lacks at home
Proverbs 13:5
Legacy Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 13:5 Lit causes a bad odor and causes shame
Proverbs 13:5
International Standard Version
5 A righteous person hates deceit,
but the wicked person is shameful and disgraceful.
Proverbs 14:25
Legacy Standard Bible
25 A truthful witness delivers souls,
But he who (A)breathes out lies is deceitful.
Proverbs 14:25
International Standard Version
25 A truthful witness saves lives,
but the person who lies is deceitful.
Proverbs 17:7
Legacy Standard Bible
7 (A)Excellent lips are not fitting for a [a]wicked fool,
Even less are (B)lying lips for a noble man.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:7 One who rejects wisdom in rebellion against God
Proverbs 17:7
International Standard Version
7 Appropriate speech is inconsistent with the fool;
how much more are deceitful statements[a] with a prince!
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:7 Lit. lips
Proverbs 17:20
Legacy Standard Bible
20 He who has a crooked heart (A)finds no good,
And he who is (B)perverted in his tongue falls into evil.
Proverbs 17:20
International Standard Version
20 The person whose mind[a] is perverse does not find good,
and anyone with perverted speech falls into trouble.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:20 Lit. heart
Proverbs 19:9
Legacy Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 19:9 Lit witness of lies, cf. Ex 20:16
Proverbs 19:9
International Standard Version
9 A witness to lies will not go unpunished;
the teller of falsehoods will perish.
Proverbs 21:6
Legacy Standard Bible
Proverbs 21:6
International Standard Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:6 Lit. by a lying tongue
- Proverbs 21:6 So MT; LXX reads is pursuing worthlessness into deadly snares
Proverbs 21:28
Legacy Standard Bible
28 A (A)false witness will perish,
But the man who listens will speak forever.
Proverbs 21:28
International Standard Version
28 A false witness will perish,
but whoever listens will testify successfully.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:28 Lit. testify forever
Proverbs 25:18
Legacy Standard Bible
18 Like a club and a (A)sword and a sharp (B)arrow
Is a man who bears [a](C)false witness against his neighbor.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 25:18 Or lying witness, cf. Ex 20:16
Proverbs 25:18
International Standard Version
18 A club, a sword, and a sharp arrow—
that’s what a man is who lies about his neighbor.
Proverbs 26:18-19
Legacy Standard Bible
18 Like a madman who shoots
(A)Firebrands, arrows, and death,
19 So is the man who (B)deceives his neighbor,
And says, “(C)Am I not joking?”
Proverbs 26:18-19
International Standard Version
18 Like the maniac who shoots
fiery darts and deadly arrows—
19 that’s what someone is like who lies to his neighbor
and then says, “I was joking, wasn’t I?”
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