¹⁶ There are six things the Lord hates—
    no, seven things he detests:
¹⁷ haughty eyes,
    a lying tongue,
    hands that kill the innocent,
¹⁸ a heart that plots evil,
    feet that race to do wrong,
¹⁹ a false witness who pours out lies,
    a person who sows discord in a family.

³¹ The mouth of the godly person gives wise advice,
    but the tongue that deceives will be cut off.

¹⁹ Truthful words stand the test of time,
    but lies are soon exposed.

²⁰ Deceit fills hearts that are plotting evil;
    joy fills hearts that are planning peace!

²¹ No harm comes to the godly,
    but the wicked have their fill of trouble.

²² The Lord detests lying lips,
    but he delights in those who tell the truth.

⁵ The godly hate lies;
    the wicked cause shame and disgrace.

²⁵ A truthful witness saves lives,
    but a false witness is a traitor.

⁷ Eloquent words are not fitting for a fool;
    even less are lies fitting for a ruler.

²⁰ The crooked heart will not prosper;
    the lying tongue tumbles into trouble.

⁹ A false witness will not go unpunished,
    and a liar will be destroyed.

⁶ Wealth created by a lying tongue
    is a vanishing mist and a deadly trap.^[a]

²⁸ A false witness will be cut off,
    but a credible witness will be allowed to speak.