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
International Standard Version
What God Hates
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- Proverbs 6:16 The Heb. lacks in fact
- Proverbs 6:16 Lit. to his soul
Proverbs 6:19
World English Bible
19 a false witness who utters lies,
and he who sows discord among brothers.
Proverbs 6:19
International Standard Version
19 a false witness snorting lies,
and someone sowing quarrels between brothers.
Proverbs 10:12
World English Bible
12 Hatred stirs up strife,
but love covers all wrongs.
Proverbs 10:12
International Standard Version
12 Hatred awakens contention,
but love covers all transgressions.
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
International Standard Version
9 By what he says, the godless person can destroy his neighbor,
but through knowledge the righteous escape.
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
International Standard Version
12 Whoever belittles his neighbor lacks sense,
but the discerning man controls his comments.
13 Whoever spreads gossip betrays secrets,
but the trustworthy person[a] keeps a confidence.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 11:13 Lit. trustworthy in spirit
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
International Standard Version
27 A worthless person concocts evil gossip[a]—
his lips are like a burning fire.
28 A deceitful man stirs dissension,
and anyone who gossips separates friends.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:27 The Heb. lacks gossip
Proverbs 17:4
World English Bible
4 An evildoer heeds wicked lips.
A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.
Proverbs 17:4
International Standard Version
4 Whoever practices evil pays attention to wicked speech,
and the liar listens to malicious talk.
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
International Standard Version
9 Anyone who overlooks[a] an offense promotes love,
but someone who gossips separates close friends.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:9 Lit. covers
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
International Standard Version
8 The words of a gossip are like choice morsels
as they descend to the innermost parts of the body.
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
International Standard Version
19 Whoever spreads gossip betrays confidences;
so don’t get involved with someone who talks too much.
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
International Standard Version
9 Instead, take up the matter with your neighbor,
and don’t betray another person’s confidence.
10 Otherwise, anyone who hears will make you ashamed,
and your bad reputation will never leave you.
Proverbs 25:23
World English Bible
23 The north wind produces rain;
so a backbiting tongue brings an angry face.
Proverbs 25:23
International Standard Version
23 The north wind brings rain,
and a backbiting tongue an angry look.
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
International Standard Version
On Gossip and Backbiting
20 Without wood, the fire goes out.
Without a gossip, contention stops.
21 Charcoal is to hot coals
as wood is to fire;
so also a quarrelsome man fuels strife.
22 The words of a gossip are like delicate morsels;
they sink down deep within.
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