Proverbs 6:16 - Forerunner Commentary

Proverbs 6:16

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14 Perversity is in his heart,
^aHe devises evil continually,
^bHe sows discord.

15 Therefore his calamity shall come ^asuddenly;
Suddenly he shall ^bbe broken ^cwithout remedy.

16 These six things the Lord hates,
Yes, seven are an abomination to¹ Him:

17 ^a¹A proud look,
^bA lying tongue,
^cHands that shed innocent blood,

18 ^aA heart that devises wicked plans,
^bFeet that are swift in running to evil,

19 ^aA false witness who speaks lies,
And one who ^bsows discord among brethren.

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20 ^aMy son, keep your father’s command,
And do not forsake the law of your mother.

21 ^aBind them continually upon your heart;
Tie them around your neck.

Verse Comparison: Proverbs 6:16

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American Standard Version
There are six things which Jehovah hateth; Yea, seven which are an abomination unto him:

Amplified® Bible
These six things the Lord hates, indeed, seven are an abomination to Him:

Contemporary English Version
There are six or seven kinds of people the LORD doesn't like:

Darby English Version
These six [things] doth Jehovah hate, yea, seven are an abomination unto him:

Good News Bible
There are seven things that the LORD hates and cannot tolerate: A proud look, a lying tongue, hands that kill innocent people, a mind that thinks up wicked plans, feet that hurry off to do evil, a witness who tells one lie after another, and someone who stirs up trouble among friends.

King James Version
These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:

New American Standard Bible
There are six things which the LORD hates, Yes, seven which are an abomination to Him:

New International Version
There are six things the LORD hates,
seven that are detestable to him:

New King James Version
These six things the LORD hates,
Yes, seven are an abomination to Him:

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
We identify six things which the LORD hates,Yes, seven which He abhors:

Revised Standard Version
There are six things which the LORD hates, seven which are an abomination to him:

Young's Literal Translation
These six hath Jehovah hated, Yea, seven `are' abominations to His soul.

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