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
Evangelical Heritage Version
Things That Are Disgusting to the Lord
16 These are six things the Lord hates,
seven things that really disgust 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
Evangelical Heritage Version
19 a false witness who breathes lies,
and a person who spreads conflict between brothers.
Proverbs 10:12
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12 Hatred stirs up strife,
but love covers all offenses.(A)
Proverbs 10:12
Evangelical Heritage Version
12 Hatred stirs up a quarrel,
but love covers all sins.
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
Evangelical Heritage Version
9 With his mouth the godless person destroys his neighbor,
but righteous people are rescued by knowledge.
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
Evangelical Heritage Version
12 A person who lacks sense despises his neighbor,
but an understanding person keeps silent.
13 A gossip goes around betraying secrets,
but a trustworthy spirit keeps a matter confidential.
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
Evangelical Heritage Version
27 A worthless scoundrel constantly plots evil,
and from his lips comes a scorching fire.
28 A perverse[a] man spreads conflict,
and a gossip separates intimate friends.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:28 Or twisted
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
Evangelical Heritage Version
4 An evildoer pays attention to wicked lips.
A liar feeds upon[a] a destructive tongue.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:4 Hebrew variant listens to
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
Evangelical Heritage Version
9 A person who covers an offense pursues love,
but one who repeats the matter separates friends.
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
Evangelical Heritage Version
8 The words of a gossip are like delicious food.
People gobble them right down.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 18:8 Literally they go down to the rooms of the belly
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