Proverbs 6:17
A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,
King James Version
In Context
16These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:
18An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,
Cross References
Deuteronomy 27:25Cursed be he that taketh reward to slay an innocent person. And all the people shall say, Amen.
2 Kings 24:4And also for the innocent blood that he shed: for he filled Jerusalem with innocent blood; which the LORD would not pardon.
Psalms 5:7But as for me, I will come into thy house in the multitude of thy mercy: and in thy fear will I worship toward thy holy temple.
Psalms 18:27For thou wilt save the afflicted people; but wilt bring down high looks.
Psalms 73:6Therefore pride compasseth them about as a chain; violence covereth them as a garment.
Psalms 120:2Deliver my soul, O LORD, from lying lips, and from a deceitful tongue.
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 →