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)

⁷ Whoever corrects a mocker invites insults;
    whoever rebukes the wicked incurs abuse.^(A)

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

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

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

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

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.

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

³ Those who guard their lips^(A) preserve their lives,^(B)
    but those who speak rashly will come to ruin.^(C)