Proverbs 6:16
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16 There are six things that the Lord hates,
seven that are an abomination to him:
Proverbs 6:16
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What the Lord Hates
16 The Lord hates six things;
in fact, seven are detestable to him:
Proverbs 6:19
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19 a lying witness who testifies falsely,
and one who sows discord in a family.(A)
Proverbs 6:19
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Proverbs 10:12
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12 Hatred stirs up strife,
but love covers all offenses.(A)
Proverbs 10:12
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12 Hatred stirs up conflicts,
but love covers all offenses.(A)
Proverbs 11:9
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9 With their mouths the godless would destroy their neighbors,
but by knowledge the righteous are delivered.
Proverbs 11:9
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9 With his mouth the ungodly destroys his neighbor,
but through knowledge the righteous are rescued.
Proverbs 11:12-13
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12 Whoever belittles another lacks sense,
but an intelligent person remains silent.(A)
13 A gossip goes about telling secrets,
but one who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a confidence.(B)
Proverbs 11:12-13
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12 Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks sense,
but a person with understanding keeps silent.(A)
13 A gossip goes around revealing a secret,
but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.(B)
Proverbs 16:27-28
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27 Scoundrels concoct evil,
and their speech is like a scorching fire.(A)
28 A perverse person spreads strife,
and a whisperer separates close friends.(B)
Proverbs 16:27-28
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27 A worthless person digs up evil,
and his speech is like a scorching fire.(A)
28 A contrary person spreads conflict,
and a gossip separates close friends.(B)
Proverbs 17:4
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4 An evildoer listens to wicked lips,
and a liar gives heed to a mischievous tongue.
Proverbs 17:4
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4 A wicked person listens to malicious talk;[a]
a liar pays attention to a destructive tongue.
Footnotes
- 17:4 Lit to lips of iniquity
Proverbs 17:9
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9 One who forgives an affront fosters friendship,
but one who dwells on disputes will alienate a friend.(A)
Proverbs 17:9
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Proverbs 18:8
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8 The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels;
they go down into the inner parts of the body.(A)
Proverbs 18:8
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Footnotes
- 18:8 Lit to the chambers of the belly
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