Proverbs 6:17
What does Proverbs 6:17 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 6:17 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, And hands that shed innocent blood;
KJV
King James Version · 1611A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, And hands that shed innocent blood;
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Eyes of pride, a false tongue, hands which take life without cause;
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Eyes high--tongues false--And hands shedding innocent blood--
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood,
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood;
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Isaiah 3:16
Moreover Jehovah said, Because the daughters of Zion are haughty, and walk with outstretched necks and wanton eyes, walking and mincing as they go, and making a tinkling with their feet;
- Proverbs 17:7
Excellent speech becometh not a fool; Much less do lying lips a prince.
- Hosea 4:1
Hear the word of Jehovah, ye children of Israel; for Jehovah hath a controversy with the inhabitants of the land, because there is no truth, nor goodness, nor knowledge of God in the land.
- Psalms 18:27
For thou wilt save the afflicted people; But the haughty eyes thou wilt bring down.
- Proverbs 12:22
Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; But they that deal truly are his delight.
- Psalms 73:6
Therefore pride is as a chain about their neck; Violence covereth them as a garment.
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