16 These six things the Lord hates,
Yes, seven are an abomination to [a]Him:
17 (A)A[b] proud look,
(B)A lying tongue,
(C)Hands that shed innocent blood,
18 (D)A heart that devises wicked plans,
(E)Feet that are swift in running to evil,
19 (F)A false witness who speaks lies,
And one who (G)sows discord among brethren.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 6:16 Lit. His soul
  2. Proverbs 6:17 Lit. Haughty eyes

13 (A)The fear of the Lord is to hate evil;
(B)Pride and arrogance and the evil way
And (C)the perverse mouth I hate.

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(A)Do not correct a scoffer, lest he hate you;
(B)Rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.

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18 Whoever (A)hides hatred has lying lips,
And (B)whoever spreads slander is a fool.

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A righteous man hates lying,
But a wicked man is loathsome and comes to shame.

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24 (A)He who spares his rod hates his son,
But he who loves him disciplines him [a]promptly.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 13:24 early

17 A quick-tempered man acts foolishly,
And a man of wicked intentions is hated.

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17 (A)Better is a dinner of [a]herbs where love is,
Than a fatted calf with hatred.

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  1. Proverbs 15:17 Or vegetables

24 He who hates, disguises it with his lips,
And lays up deceit within himself;

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26 Though his hatred is covered by deceit,
His wickedness will be revealed before the assembly.

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28 A lying tongue hates those who are crushed by it,
And a flattering mouth works (A)ruin.

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16 A ruler who lacks understanding is a great (A)oppressor,
But he who hates covetousness will prolong his days.

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10 (A)The bloodthirsty hate the blameless,
But the upright seek his [a]well-being.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 29:10 Lit. soul or life

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