Devine Scripture

Proverbs 6:16

Proverbs chapter 6 · verse 16 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

There are six things which Jehovah hateth; Yea, seven which are an abomination unto him:

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

There are six things which Jehovah hateth; Yea, seven which are an abomination unto him:

Context

v.15Therefore shall his calamity come suddenly; On a sudden shall he be broken, and that without remedy.

v.16This passage

v.17Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, And hands that shed innocent blood;

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.