¹⁶ There are six things the Lord hates.
    There are seven things he cannot stand:
¹⁷     a proud look,
    a lying tongue,
    hands that kill innocent people,
¹⁸     a mind that thinks up evil plans,
    feet that are quick to do evil,
¹⁹     a witness who tells lies
    and a man who causes trouble among brothers.

² Pride leads only to shame.
    It is wise not to be proud.

⁹ A person might not be important but still have a servant.
    He is better off than someone who acts important but has no food.

⁷ Some people pretend to be rich but really have nothing.
    Other people pretend to be poor but really are wealthy.

¹⁰ Pride leads to arguments.
    But those who take advice are wise.

²⁵ The Lord will tear down the proud person’s house.
    But he will protect the property of a widow.

³³ Respect for the Lord will teach you wisdom.
    If you want to be honored, you must not be proud.

⁵ The Lord hates those who are proud.
    You can be sure that they will be punished.

¹⁸ Pride leads to destruction.
    A proud attitude brings ruin.

¹⁹ It is better not to be proud and to be with those who suffer
    than to share stolen property with proud people.