Proverbs 6:16-19
The Voice
16 Take note, there are six things the Eternal hates;
no, make it seven He abhors:
17 Eyes that look down on others, a tongue that can’t be trusted,
hands that shed innocent blood,
18 A heart that conceives evil plans,
feet that sprint toward evil,
19 A false witness who breathes out lies,
and anyone who stirs up trouble among the faithful.
Proverbs 10:18
The Voice
18 Lips that lie cover deep-seated hatred,
and whoever spreads a libelous rumor is acting as a fool.
Proverbs 12:19
The Voice
19 Truth spoken will stand forever,
but lies survive only briefly.
Proverbs 12:22
The Voice
22 Lying lips disgust the Eternal,
but those who act faithfully delight Him.
Proverbs 17:20
The Voice
20 Crooked-hearted people never recognize anything good,
and those who distort the truth court disaster.
Proverbs 19:22
The Voice
22 Loyalty is a trait admired in others,
and being destitute is better than being a liar.
Proverbs 21:6
The Voice
6 The fortune made by a swindler
is a fast-burning fog and a recipe for death.
Proverbs 26:28
The Voice
28 Liars take no pity on those they crush with their lies,
and flattery spoils everyone it touches.
Proverbs 30:33
The Voice
33 For pressing down milk makes butter,
pressing your nose makes it bleed,
and pressing anger makes trouble.
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