Parallel Bible results for "proverbs 6:16-23"

Proverbs 6:16-23

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

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

17 A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,

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

18 An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,

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

19 A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.

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

20 My son, keep thy father's commandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother:

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

21 Bind them continually upon thine heart, and tie them about thy neck.

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

22 When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and when thou awakest, it shall talk with thee.

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 law is light; and reproofs of instruction 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,

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