16 There are six things that the Lord hates,
Seven that are an abomination [a]to Him:
17 (A)Haughty eyes, a (B)lying tongue,
And hands that (C)shed innocent blood,
18 A heart that devises (D)wicked plans,
(E)Feet that run rapidly to evil,
19 A (F)false witness who declares lies,
And one who [b](G)spreads strife among brothers.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 6:16 Lit of His soul
  2. Proverbs 6:19 Lit sends out

13 Your eyes are too (A)pure to look at evil,
And You cannot look at harm favorably.
Why do You (B)look favorably
At those who deal (C)treacherously?
Why are You (D)silent when the wicked (E)swallow up
Those more righteous than they?

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