Proverbs 6:16
What does Proverbs 6:16 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 6:16 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000There are six things which Jehovah hateth; Yea, seven which are an abomination unto him:
KJV
King James Version · 1611These six things doth the Lord hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901There are six things which Jehovah hateth; Yea, seven which are an abomination unto him:
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Six things are hated by the Lord; seven things are disgusting to him:
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862These six hath Jehovah hated, Yea, seven <FI>are<Fi> abominations to His soul.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Six things there are, which the Lord hateth, and the seventh his soul detesteth:
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890These six [things] doth Jehovah hate, yea, seven are an abomination unto him:
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Amos 2:6
Thus saith Jehovah: For three transgressions of Israel, yea, for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because they have sold the righteous for silver, and the needy for a pair of shoes—
- Proverbs 11:1
A false balance is an abomination to Jehovah; But a just weight is his delight.
- Proverbs 15:8
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But the prayer of the upright is his delight.
- Proverbs 20:23
Diverse weights are an abomination to Jehovah; And a false balance is not good.
- Deuteronomy 25:16
For all that do such things, even all that do unrighteously, are an abomination unto Jehovah thy God.
- Proverbs 20:10
Diverse weights, and diverse measures, Both of them alike are an abomination to Jehovah.
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