WARNINGS AGAINST SEVEN THINGS GOD DETESTS (6:16–19)
16 There are six things which Jehovah hateth;
Yea, seven which are an abomination unto him:
17 Haughty eyes, a lying tongue,
And hands that shed innocent blood;
18 A heart that deviseth wicked purposes,
Feet that are swift in running to mischief,
19 A false witness that uttereth lies,
And he that soweth discord among brethren.
The numerical pattern used here (six things … yea, seven) is a common formula in wisdom sayings, in the Bible (
