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Proverbs 6:14-24

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14 with perverted heart devises evil, continually sowing discord;
14 who plots evil with deceit in his heart— he always stirs up conflict.
15 therefore calamity will come upon him suddenly; in a moment he will be broken beyond healing.
15 Therefore disaster will overtake him in an instant; he will suddenly be destroyed—without remedy.
16 There are six things which the LORD hates, seven which are an abomination to him:
16 There are six things the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to him:
17 haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,
17 haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood,
18 a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that make haste to run to evil,
18 a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil,
19 a false witness who breathes out lies, and a man who sows discord among brothers.
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 commandment, and forsake not your mother's teaching.
20 My son, keep your father’s command and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.
21 Bind them upon your heart always; tie them about your neck.
21 Bind them always on your heart; fasten them around your neck.
22 When you walk, they will lead you; when you lie down, they will watch over you; and when you awake, they will talk with you.
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 For the commandment is a lamp and the teaching a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way of life,
23 For this command is a lamp, this teaching is a light, and correction and instruction are the way to life,
24 to preserve you from the evil woman, from the smooth tongue of the adventuress.
24 keeping you from your neighbor’s wife, from the smooth talk of a wayward woman.
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