KJV ORIGINAL
A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Eyes that look down on others with pride, a tongue that tells lies, and hands that kill innocent people,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse identifies three specific behaviors that God hates: being prideful and looking down on others, lying, and harming innocent people.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a passage in Proverbs where Solomon lists seven things that the Lord finds detestable. In ancient Israel, these moral teachings were passed down as wisdom literature to help people understand right from wrong and live in harmony with God and their community.
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