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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.

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  1. Proverbs 6:16 Lit of His soul
  2. Proverbs 6:19 Lit sends out

16 There are six things which the Lord hates,
    seven which are an abomination to him:
17 haughty eyes, a lying tongue,
    and hands that shed innocent blood,
18 a heart that devises wicked plans,
    feet that make haste to run to evil,
19 a false witness who breathes out lies,
    and a man who sows discord among brothers.

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17 (A)Better is a dry morsel and tranquility with it
Than a house full of [a]feasting with strife.

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  1. Proverbs 17:1 Lit sacrifices of strife

17 Better is a dry morsel with quiet
than a house full of feasting with strife.

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18 The cast (A)lot puts an end to contentions
And [a]decides between the mighty ones.
19 A brother offended is harder to win over than a strong city,
And contentions are like the bars of a citadel.

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  1. Proverbs 18:18 Lit makes a division

18 The lot puts an end to disputes
    and decides between powerful contenders.
19 A brother helped is like a strong city,[a]
    but quarreling is like the bars of a castle.

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  1. Proverbs 18:19 Gk Syr Vg Tg: The meaning of the Hebrew is uncertain