Devine Scripture

Proverbs 6:17

Proverbs chapter 6 · verse 17 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.16There are six things which Jehovah hateth; Yea, seven which are an abomination unto him:

v.17This passage

v.18A heart that deviseth wicked purposes, Feet that are swift in running to mischief,

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.