Proverbs 6:17 · KJV
“A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, {A proud...: Heb. Haughty eyes}”
— Proverbs 6:17
These six {things} doth the LORD hate: yea, seven {are} an abomination unto him: {unto...: Heb. of his soul}
An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,
Proverbs 6 — Context
Therefore shall his calamity come suddenly; suddenly shall he be broken without remedy.
16These six {things} doth the LORD hate: yea, seven {are} an abomination unto him: {unto...: Heb. of his soul}
17A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, {A proud...: Heb. Haughty eyes}
18An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,
19A false witness {that} speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.
Cross References
Psalms 120:2-3
Deliver my soul, O LORD, from lying lips, {and} from a deceitful tongue.
Proverbs 12:22
Lying lips {are} abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly {are} his delight.
Psalms 101:5
Whoso privily slandereth his neighbour, him will I cut off: him that hath an high look and a proud heart will not I suffer.
Isaiah 1:15
And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you: yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood. {make...: Heb. multiply prayer} {blood: Heb. bloods}
Psalms 5:6
Thou shalt destroy them that speak leasing: the LORD will abhor the bloody and deceitful man. {bloody...: Heb. man of bloods and deceit}
Deuteronomy 27:25
Cursed {be} he that taketh reward to slay an innocent person. And all the people shall say, Amen.
Proverbs 21:4
An high look, and a proud heart, {and} the plowing of the wicked, {is} sin. {An...: Heb. Haughtiness of eyes} {the plowing: or, the light}
Proverbs 26:28
A lying tongue hateth {those that are} afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.