Proverbs 6:16 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Bible Comments

These six things Generally found in those men of Belial, described in the foregoing verses; doth the Lord hate Namely, above many other sins, which have a worse name in the world; a proud look Pride of heart, which commonly discovers itself by a man's looks and gestures; a lying tongue Lying and deceit in his common conversation. A heart that deviseth wicked imaginations Whose practice it is to design and contrive wickedness. Feet that be swift in running to mischief Such as greedily and readily execute their wicked designs, without any restraint or delay. A false witness that speaketh lies Namely, in judgment: whereby this differs from the former lying, Proverbs 6:17; and him that soweth discord among brethren That is, dear relations or friends.

Proverbs 6:16-19

16 These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:

17 A proudb look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,

18 An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,

19 A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.