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.”

"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
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What does Proverbs 6:16-19 mean?

Proverbs 6:16-19 from 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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Guardians of the Heart: A Reflection on the Abominations of Pride and Discord

In the book of Proverbs, we are confronted with a powerful and sobering revelation about the things that the Lord hates. Proverbs 6:16-19 (KJV) states: "These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed…

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A Prayer for Humility, Truth, and Unity

O Divine Creator, we come before Thee in awe of Thy holiness and majesty. Thy Word, which liveth and abideth forever, reveals unto us Thy righteous standards. As we reflect upon Proverbs 6:16-19, we are reminded that there are six things that Thou dost truly hate, and seven that…

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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.
Proverbs 16:19 - "Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud."
Proverbs 6:16 - "¶ These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:"
Proverbs 6:19 - "A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren."
Proverbs 19:6 - "Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts."
Proverbs 19:16 - "He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die."
Proverbs 16:6 - "By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil."
"¶ These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:" - Proverbs 6:16
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:
"Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud." - Proverbs 16:19
"A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren." - Proverbs 6:19
"Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts." - Proverbs 19:6
"By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil." - Proverbs 16:6
"He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die." - Proverbs 19:16
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