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16 There are six things that the Lord hates,
    seven that are an abomination to him:

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16 There are (A)six things that the Lord hates,
    (B)seven that are an abomination to him:

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19 a lying witness who testifies falsely,
    and one who sows discord in a family.(A)

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19 (A)a false witness who (B)breathes out lies,
    and one who (C)sows discord among brothers.

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12 Hatred stirs up strife,
    but love covers all offenses.(A)

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12 Hatred stirs up strife,
    but (A)love covers all offenses.

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With their mouths the godless would destroy their neighbors,
    but by knowledge the righteous are delivered.

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With his mouth the godless man would destroy his neighbor,
    but by knowledge the righteous are delivered.

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12 Whoever belittles another lacks sense,
    but an intelligent person remains silent.(A)
13 A gossip goes about telling secrets,
    but one who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a confidence.(B)

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12 Whoever (A)belittles his neighbor lacks sense,
    but a man of understanding remains silent.
13 Whoever (B)goes about slandering reveals secrets,
    but he who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a thing covered.

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27 Scoundrels concoct evil,
    and their speech is like a scorching fire.(A)
28 A perverse person spreads strife,
    and a whisperer separates close friends.(B)

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27 (A)A worthless man plots evil,
    and his speech[a] is like (B)a scorching fire.
28 (C)A dishonest man spreads strife,
    and (D)a whisperer (E)separates close friends.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 16:27 Hebrew what is on his lips

An evildoer listens to wicked lips,
    and a liar gives heed to a mischievous tongue.

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An evildoer listens to wicked lips,
    and a liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.

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One who forgives an affront fosters friendship,
    but one who dwells on disputes will alienate a friend.(A)

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Whoever (A)covers an offense seeks love,
    but he who repeats a matter (B)separates close friends.

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The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels;
    they go down into the inner parts of the body.(A)

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(A)The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels;
    they go down into (B)the inner parts of the body.

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