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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 (A)six things that the Lord hates,
    (B)seven that are an abomination to him:
17 (C)haughty eyes, (D)a lying tongue,
    and (E)hands that shed innocent blood,
18 (F)a heart that devises wicked plans,
    (G)feet that make haste to run to evil,
19 (H)a false witness who (I)breathes out lies,
    and one who (J)sows discord among brothers.

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17 A man (A)oppressed with (B)the bloodguilt of life
Will flee until [a]death; let no one uphold him.

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  1. Proverbs 28:17 Lit the pit

17 If one is burdened with (A)the blood of another,
    he will be a fugitive until death;[a]
    let no one help him.

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  1. Proverbs 28:17 Hebrew until the pit