Proverbs 6:16
There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to Him:
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:
In Context
15Therefore calamity will come upon him suddenly; in an instant he will be shattered beyond recovery.
17haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood,
Cross References
Deuteronomy 23:18You must not bring the wages of a prostitute, whether female or male, into the house of the LORD your God to fulfill any vow, because both are detestable to the LORD your God.
Deuteronomy 25:16For everyone who behaves dishonestly in regard to these things is detestable to the LORD your God.
Job 5:19He will rescue you from six calamities; no harm will touch you in seven.
Psalms 11:5The LORD tests the righteous and the wicked; His soul hates the lover of violence.
Proverbs 8:13To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech.
Proverbs 11:20The perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD, but the blameless in their walk are His delight.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 6:13-20
The Seven Abominations. 12 A naughty person, a wicked man, walketh with a froward mouth. 13 He winketh with his eyes, he speaketh with his feet, he teacheth with his fingers; 14 Frowardness is in his heart, he deviseth mischief continually; he soweth discord. 15 Therefore shall his calamity come suddenly; suddenly shall he be broken without remedy. 16 These six things doth the Lord hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: 17 A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, 18 An heart that… Read the whole commentary →