Proverbs 6:17
arrogant eyes, a lying tongue, hands that murder the innocent,
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,
In Context
16There are six things that the Lord hates, seven things that he absolutely detests:
18a mind that plots evil schemes, feet that hurriedly run to do wrong,
Cross References
Deuteronomy 27:25“A curse on anyone who accepts a bribe to kill someone who's innocent!” Everyone says “Amen!”
2 Kings 24:4filling Jerusalem with their blood. The Lord was not willing to forgive this.
Psalms 5:7But because of the greatness of your trustworthy love, I can come into your house; in awe of you, I bow down towards your holy Temple.
Psalms 18:27You save the humble, but you bring down the proud.
Psalms 73:6They wear their pride like a necklace; they clothe themselves with violence.
Psalms 120:2Lord, please save me from liars and cheats!
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 →