Pro 6:16-19 | MHM | STEP | v. 16–19 : Solomon gives a list of seven things that are especially hateful to God: “These six things doth the Lord hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him” (Proverbs 6:16 ). The first is “a proud look.” God hates pride because it leads to many other sins and makes people think they are better than others. The second is “a lying tongue.” God values truth, so lying is very serious to Him. The third is “hands that shed innocent blood,” which means being cruel or violent, like the devil who “was a murderer from the beginning” (John 8:44 ). The fourth is “a heart that devises wicked imaginations,” or someone who is always planning evil. The fifth is “feet that are swift in running to mischief.” This means people who are quick and eager to do wrong. The sixth is “a false witness that speaks lies,” which is dangerous because it hurts others and destroys trust. The seventh, and maybe the worst, is “he that sows discord among brethren”—someone who stirs up fights and destroys peace between friends, family, or neighbors. God, who loves peace, hates it when people cause division and strife.

‏ Proverbs 6:16-19

v. 16–19: Solomon gives a list of seven things that are especially hateful to God: “These six things doth the Lord hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him” (Proverbs 6:16 ^a). The first is “a proud look.” God hates pride because it leads to many other sins and makes people think they are better than others. The second is “a lying tongue.” God values truth, so lying is very serious to Him. The third is “hands that shed innocent blood,” which means being cruel or violent, like the devil who “was a murderer from the beginning” (John 8:44 ^b). The fourth is “a heart that devises wicked imaginations,” or someone who is always planning evil. The fifth is “feet that are swift in running to mischief.” This means people who are quick and eager to do wrong. The sixth is “a false witness that speaks lies,” which is dangerous because it hurts others and destroys trust. The seventh, and maybe the worst, is “he that sows discord among brethren”—someone who stirs up fights and destroys peace between friends, family, or neighbors. God, who loves peace, hates it when people cause division and strife.

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