Proverbs 6:16-19
New International Version
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)
Proverbs 6:16-19
Christian Standard Bible
What the Lord Hates
16 The Lord hates six things;
in fact, seven are detestable to him:
17 arrogant eyes,(A) a lying tongue,(B)
hands that shed innocent blood,(C)
18 a heart that plots wicked schemes,(D)
feet eager to run to evil,(E)
19 a lying witness who gives false testimony,(F)
and one who stirs up trouble among brothers.(G)
Proverbs 10:31
New International Version
Proverbs 10:31
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 12:19-22
New International Version
19 Truthful lips endure forever,
but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
20 Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil,
but those who promote peace have joy.(A)
21 No harm overtakes the righteous,(B)
but the wicked have their fill of trouble.
Proverbs 12:19-22
Christian Standard Bible
19 Truthful lips endure forever,
but a lying tongue, only a moment.(A)
20 Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil,
but those who promote peace have joy.(B)
21 No disaster overcomes the righteous,(C)
but the wicked are full of misery.
Proverbs 13:5
New International Version
5 The righteous hate what is false,(A)
but the wicked make themselves a stench
and bring shame on themselves.
Proverbs 13:5
Christian Standard Bible
5 The righteous hate lying,
but the wicked bring disgust and shame.
Proverbs 14:25
New International Version
25 A truthful witness saves lives,
but a false witness is deceitful.(A)
Proverbs 14:25
Christian Standard Bible
25 A truthful witness rescues lives,
but one who utters lies is deceitful.(A)
Proverbs 17:7
New International Version
7 Eloquent lips are unsuited to a godless fool—
how much worse lying lips to a ruler!(A)
Proverbs 17:7
Christian Standard Bible
7 Eloquent words are not appropriate on a fool’s lips;
how much worse are lies for a ruler.
Proverbs 17:20
New International Version
20 One whose heart is corrupt does not prosper;
one whose tongue is perverse falls into trouble.
Proverbs 17:20
Christian Standard Bible
20 One with a twisted mind will not succeed,
and one with deceitful speech will fall into ruin.(A)
Proverbs 19:9
New International Version
9 A false witness will not go unpunished,
and whoever pours out lies will perish.(A)
Proverbs 19:9
Christian Standard Bible
9 A false witness will not go unpunished,
and one who utters lies perishes.(A)
Proverbs 21:6
New International Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:6 Some Hebrew manuscripts, Septuagint and Vulgate; most Hebrew manuscripts vapor for those who seek death
Proverbs 21:28
New International Version
Proverbs 21:28
Christian Standard Bible
28 A lying witness will perish,(A)
but the one who listens will speak successfully.
Proverbs 25:18
New International Version
18 Like a club or a sword or a sharp arrow
is one who gives false testimony against a neighbor.(A)
Proverbs 25:18
Christian Standard Bible
18 A person giving false testimony against his neighbor(A)
is like a club, a sword, or a sharp arrow.(B)
Proverbs 26:18-19
New International Version
18 Like a maniac shooting
flaming arrows of death
19 is one who deceives their neighbor
and says, “I was only joking!”
Proverbs 26:18-19
Christian Standard Bible
18 Like a madman who throws flaming darts and deadly arrows,(A)
19 so is the person who deceives his neighbor
and says, “I was only joking!”
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