Proverbs 6:16-19
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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
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31 The words of the righteous overflow with wisdom,
but the perverse tongue will be cut out.
Proverbs 12:19-22
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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
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5 A righteous person hates deceit,
but the wicked person is shameful and disgraceful.
Proverbs 14:25
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25 A truthful witness saves lives,
but the person who lies is deceitful.
Proverbs 17:7
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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
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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
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9 A witness to lies will not go unpunished;
the teller of falsehoods will perish.
Proverbs 21:6
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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
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28 A false witness will perish,
but whoever listens will testify successfully.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:28 Lit. testify forever
Proverbs 25:18
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18 A club, a sword, and a sharp arrow—
that’s what a man is who lies about his neighbor.
Proverbs 26:18-19
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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?”
Proverbs 26:24
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24 Someone who hates hides behind his words,
harboring deceit within himself.
Proverbs 26:28
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28 A lying tongue hates its victims,
and a flattering mouth causes ruin.
Proverbs 28:13
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13 Whoever hides his transgressions will not succeed,
but whoever confesses and forsakes them will find mercy.
Proverbs 30:5-8
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5 Everything God says is pure;
he is a shield for those who take refuge in him.
6 Don’t add to his words,
or he will rebuke you,
and you will be shown to be a liar.
On Contentment in Life
7 God,[a] I have asked you for two things—
don’t refuse me before I die—
8 Keep deception and lies far away from me,
and give me neither poverty nor wealth.
Feed me with food that I need for today,[b]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 30:7 The Heb. lacks God
- Proverbs 30:8 Or that is appropriate for me
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