15 Therefore calamity will come upon him suddenly; in an instant he will be shattered beyond recovery. 16 There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to Him: 17 haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood,
Proverbs 6:15–17
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Sirach 27:29–30
29 Those who rejoice at the fall of the godly will be caught in a snare. Anguish will consume them before they die. (WEB) 30 Wrath and anger, these also are abominations. A sinner will possess them. (WEB)
Proverbs 21:3–5
3 To do righteousness and justice is more desirable to the LORD than sacrifice. 4 Haughty eyes and a proud heart— the guides of the wicked—are sin. 5 The plans of the diligent bring plenty, as surely as haste leads to poverty.
Proverbs 8:12–14
12 I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion. 13 To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech. 14 Counsel and sound judgment are mine; I have insight and strength.
Proverbs 16:4–6
4 The LORD has made everything for His purpose— even the wicked for the day of disaster. 5 Everyone who is proud in heart is detestable to the LORD; be assured that he will not go unpunished. 6 By loving devotion and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fe…
Jeremiah 22:16–18
16 He took up the cause of the poor and needy, and so it went well with him. Is this not what it means to know Me?” declares the LORD. 17 “But your eyes and heart are set on nothing except your own dishonest gain, on shedding innocent blood, on practicing extortion… 18 …
Psalms 5:4–6
4 For You are not a God who delights in wickedness; no evil can dwell with You. 5 The boastful cannot stand in Your presence; You hate all workers of iniquity. 6 You destroy those who tell lies; the LORD abhors the man of bloodshed and deceit.
Proverbs 26:24–26
24 A hateful man disguises himself with his speech, but he lays up deceit in his heart. 25 When he speaks graciously, do not believe him, for seven abominations fill his heart. 26 Though his hatred is concealed by deception, his wickedness will be exposed in the assembl…
Psalms 10:2–4
2 In pride the wicked pursue the needy; let them be caught in the schemes they devise. 3 For the wicked man boasts in the cravings of his heart; he blesses the greedy and reviles the LORD. 4 In his pride the wicked man does not seek Him; in all his schemes there is n…
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