16 There are six things that the Lord hates,
Seven that 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 plans,
(E)Feet that run rapidly to evil,
19 A (F)false witness who declares 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 six things the Lord hates,(A)
    seven that are detestable to him:
17         haughty eyes,(B)
        a lying tongue,(C)
        hands that shed innocent blood,(D)
18         a heart that devises wicked schemes,
        feet that are quick to rush into evil,(E)
19         a false witness(F) who pours out lies(G)
        and a person who stirs up conflict in the community.(H)

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One who (A)corrects a scoffer gets dishonor for himself,
And one who rebukes a wicked person gets [a]insults for himself.

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  1. Proverbs 9:7 Lit a blemish

Whoever corrects a mocker invites insults;
    whoever rebukes the wicked incurs abuse.(A)

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14 Wise people (A)store up knowledge,
But with (B)the mouth of the foolish, ruin is at hand.

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14 The wise store up knowledge,(A)
    but the mouth of a fool invites ruin.(B)

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18 One (A)who conceals hatred has lying lips,
And one who spreads slander is a fool.

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18 Whoever conceals hatred with lying lips(A)
    and spreads slander is a fool.

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12 One who despises his neighbor lacks [a]sense,
But a person of understanding keeps silent.

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  1. Proverbs 11:12 Lit heart

12 Whoever derides their neighbor has no sense,(A)
    but the one who has understanding holds their tongue.(B)

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13 One (A)who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets,
But one who is [a]trustworthy (B)conceals a matter.

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  1. Proverbs 11:13 Lit faithful of spirit

13 A gossip betrays a confidence,(A)
    but a trustworthy person keeps a secret.(B)

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17 One who declares truth tells what is right,
But a false witness, deceit.
18 There is one who (A)speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword,
But the (B)tongue of the wise brings healing.
19 Truthful lips will endure forever,
But a (C)lying tongue is only for a moment.

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17 An honest witness tells the truth,
    but a false witness tells lies.(A)

18 The words of the reckless pierce like swords,(B)
    but the tongue of the wise brings healing.(C)

19 Truthful lips endure forever,
    but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.

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22 (A)Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord,
But those who deal faithfully are His delight.

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22 The Lord detests lying lips,(A)
    but he delights(B) in people who are trustworthy.(C)

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One who (A)guards his mouth protects his life;
One who (B)opens wide his lips [a]comes to ruin.

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  1. Proverbs 13:3 Lit ruin is his

Those who guard their lips(A) preserve their lives,(B)
    but those who speak rashly will come to ruin.(C)

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16 Every (A)prudent person acts with knowledge,
But a fool [a]displays foolishness.

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  1. Proverbs 13:16 Lit spreads out

16 All who are prudent act with[a] knowledge,
    but fools expose(A) their folly.(B)

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  1. Proverbs 13:16 Or prudent protect themselves through

A (A)trustworthy witness will not lie,
But a (B)false witness (C)declares lies.

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An honest witness does not deceive,
    but a false witness pours out lies.(A)

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25 A truthful witness saves lives,
But one who (A)declares lies is [a]deceitful.

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  1. Proverbs 14:25 Lit a fraud

25 A truthful witness saves lives,
    but a false witness is deceitful.(A)

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28 The heart of the righteous (A)ponders how to answer,
But the (B)mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.

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28 The heart of the righteous weighs its answers,(A)
    but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.(B)

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