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Proverbs 6:14-24

14 Their hearts are corrupt and determined to do evil; they create controversies all the time.

14 who plots evil with deceit in his heart— he always stirs up conflict.

15 Therefore, sudden disaster will come upon them; they will be quickly broken beyond healing.

15 Therefore disaster will overtake him in an instant; he will suddenly be destroyed—without remedy.

16 There are six things that the LORD hates, seven things detestable to him:

16 There are six things the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to him:

17 snobbish eyes, a lying tongue, hands that spill innocent blood,

17 haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood,

18 a heart set on wicked plans, feet that run quickly to evil,

18 a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil,

19 a false witness who breathes lies, and one who causes conflicts among relatives.

19 a false witness who pours out lies and a person who stirs up conflict in the community.

20 My son, keep your father's command; don't abandon your mother's instruction.

20 My son, keep your father’s command and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.

21 Bind them on your heart for all time; fasten them around your neck.

21 Bind them always on your heart; fasten them around your neck.

22 When you walk around, they will lead you; when you lie down, they will protect you; when you awake, they will occupy your attention.

22 When you walk, they will guide you; when you sleep, they will watch over you; when you awake, they will speak to you.

23 The commandment is a lamp and instruction a light; corrective teaching is the path of life.

23 For this command is a lamp, this teaching is a light, and correction and instruction are the way to life,

24 They guard you from the evil woman, from the flattering tongue of the foreign woman.

24 keeping you from your neighbor’s wife, from the smooth talk of a wayward woman.