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16 There are six things which Yahweh hates;
    yes, seven which are an abomination to him:
17 arrogant eyes, a lying tongue,
    hands that shed innocent blood,
18 a heart that devises wicked schemes,
    feet that are swift in running to mischief,
19 a false witness who utters lies,
    and he who sows discord among brothers.

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16 There are six things that the Lord hates,
    seven that are an abomination to him:
17 haughty eyes, a lying tongue,
    and hands that shed innocent blood,(A)
18 a heart that devises wicked plans,
    feet that hurry to run to evil,(B)
19 a lying witness who testifies falsely,
    and one who sows discord in a family.(C)

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

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

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18 The lot settles disputes,
    and keeps strong ones apart.
19 A brother offended is more difficult than a fortified city.
    Disputes are like the bars of a fortress.

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18 Casting the lot puts an end to disputes
    and decides between powerful contenders.(A)
19 An ally offended is stronger than a city;[a]
    such quarreling is like the bars of a castle.

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Footnotes

  1. 18.19 Gk Syr Vg Tg: Meaning of Heb uncertain