16 There are six things the Lord hates,(A)
    seven that are detestable to him:
17         haughty eyes,(B)
        a lying tongue,(C)
        hands that shed innocent blood,(D)
18         a heart that devises wicked schemes,
        feet that are quick to rush into evil,(E)
19         a false witness(F) who pours out lies(G)
        and a person who stirs up conflict in the community.(H)

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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.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 6:16 The Heb. lacks in fact
  2. Proverbs 6:16 Lit. to his soul

17 Better a dry crust with peace and quiet
    than a house full of feasting, with strife.(A)

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More Words of Wisdom

17 Dry crumbs in peace[a] are better
than a full meal[b] with strife.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 17:1 Lit. quiet
  2. Proverbs 17:1 Lit. house full of meat

18 Casting the lot settles disputes(A)
    and keeps strong opponents apart.

19 A brother wronged(B) is more unyielding than a fortified city;
    disputes are like the barred gates of a citadel.

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18 Casting dice settles a dispute,
    deciding between strong contenders.

19 An offended brother is more unyielding than a fortified city,
    and his disputes are like the bars of a fortress.

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