Proverbs 6:16
World English Bible
16 There are six things which Yahweh hates;
yes, seven which are an abomination to him:
Proverbs 6:16
Christian Standard Bible
What the Lord Hates
16 The Lord hates six things;
in fact, seven are detestable to him:
Proverbs 6:19
World English Bible
19 a false witness who utters lies,
and he who sows discord among brothers.
Proverbs 6:19
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 10:12
World English Bible
12 Hatred stirs up strife,
but love covers all wrongs.
Proverbs 10:12
Christian Standard Bible
12 Hatred stirs up conflicts,
but love covers all offenses.(A)
Proverbs 11:9
World English Bible
9 With his mouth the godless man destroys his neighbor,
but the righteous will be delivered through knowledge.
Proverbs 11:9
Christian Standard Bible
9 With his mouth the ungodly destroys his neighbor,
but through knowledge the righteous are rescued.
Proverbs 11:12-13
World English Bible
12 One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom,
but a man of understanding holds his peace.
13 One who brings gossip betrays a confidence,
but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.
Proverbs 11:12-13
Christian Standard Bible
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
World English Bible
27 A worthless man devises mischief.
His speech is like a scorching fire.
28 A perverse man stirs up strife.
A whisperer separates close friends.
Proverbs 16:27-28
Christian Standard Bible
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
World English Bible
4 An evildoer heeds wicked lips.
A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.
Proverbs 17:4
Christian Standard Bible
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
World English Bible
9 He who covers an offense promotes love;
but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.
Proverbs 17:9
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 18:8
World English Bible
8 The words of a gossip are like dainty morsels:
they go down into a person’s innermost parts.
Proverbs 18:8
Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- 18:8 Lit to the chambers of the belly
Proverbs 20:19
World English Bible
19 He who goes about as a tale-bearer reveals secrets;
therefore don’t keep company with him who opens wide his lips.
Proverbs 20:19
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 25:9-10
World English Bible
9 Debate your case with your neighbor,
and don’t betray the confidence of another,
10 lest one who hears it put you to shame,
and your bad reputation never depart.
Proverbs 25:9-10
Christian Standard Bible
9 Make your case with your opponent
without revealing another’s secret;(A)
10 otherwise, the one who hears will disgrace you,
and you’ll never live it down.[a]
Footnotes
- 25:10 Lit and your evil report will not turn back
Proverbs 25:23
World English Bible
23 The north wind produces rain;
so a backbiting tongue brings an angry face.
Proverbs 25:23
Christian Standard Bible
23 The north wind produces rain,
and a backbiting tongue, angry looks.
Proverbs 26:20-22
World English Bible
20 For lack of wood a fire goes out.
Without gossip, a quarrel dies down.
21 As coals are to hot embers,
and wood to fire,
so is a contentious man to kindling strife.
22 The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels,
they go down into the innermost parts.
Proverbs 26:20-22
Christian Standard Bible
20 Without wood, fire goes out;
without a gossip, conflict dies down.(A)
21 As charcoal for embers and wood for fire,
so is a quarrelsome person for kindling strife.(B)
22 A gossip’s words are like choice food
that goes down to one’s innermost being.[a](C)
Footnotes
- 26:22 Lit to the chambers of the belly
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