Proverbs 6:16

“These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:”

"These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:" - Proverbs 6:16
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What does Proverbs 6:16 mean?

Proverbs 6:16-19 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "These six things doth the Lord hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in…

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The Unveiling of Divine Displeasure: Understanding Proverbs 6:16

Proverbs 6:16 states, "These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him." This succinct yet powerful verse lays bare the heart of God towards specific behaviors and attitudes, serving as a warning to His people about what displeases Him profoundly. As…

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A Prayer for Discernment and Transformation

Heavenly Father, We come before You with hearts full of reverence and awe, acknowledging Your sovereignty over all creation. Your Word tells us in Proverbs 6:16, "These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him." Lord, as we meditate upon this…

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Proverbs 6:16 - "¶ These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:"
Proverbs 6:16 (KJVA) 16 These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:
Proverbs 6:16 (KJVA) 16 These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:
Proverbs 6:16 (KJVA) 16 These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:
Proverbs 6:16-19 (KJVA) 16 These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: 17 A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, 18 An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, 19 A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.
Proverbs 6:16-19 - "These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren."
Proverbs 6:16-19 (KJVA) 16 These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: 17 A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, 18 An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, 19 A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.
"These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren." - Proverbs 6:16-19
Proverbs 16:6 - "By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil."
"By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil." - Proverbs 16:6
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