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Proverbs 6:17

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A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,
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  1. Psalms 120:2–3Rank 1 from verse 17
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    2Deliver my soul, O Lord, from lying lips, and from a deceitful tongue.

    3What shall be given unto thee? or what shall be done unto thee, thou false tongue?

  2. Proverbs 12:22Rank 2 from verse 17
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    22Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are his delight.

  3. Isaiah 1:15Rank 3 from verse 17
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    15And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you: yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood.

  4. Psalms 101:5Rank 4 from verse 17
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    5Whoso privily slandereth his neighbour, him will I cut off: him that hath an high look and a proud heart will not I suffer.

  5. Psalms 5:6Rank 5 from verse 17
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    6Thou shalt destroy them that speak leasing: the Lord will abhor the bloody and deceitful man.

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Proverbs 6:17

COMBINED MEANING

look

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Sense 1: To direct the eyes or attention; to behold, observe, expect, or take heed. Sense 2: An appearance, countenance, expression, or aspect.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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lying

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1. Reclining, resting, remaining, or being situated in a place. 2. Speaking or representing what is false or deceptive. 3. Lying with a person; having sexual intercourse.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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tongue

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1. The organ of the mouth used for tasting and speech. 2. Speech, words, or a language. 3. A tongue-shaped projection or arm of land or water.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

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hands

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Sense 1: The end parts of the arms used for holding and working. Sense 2: Figures of power, possession, agency, or aid.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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shed

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To pour out, spill, cast off, or cause to flow, especially blood.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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blood

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Sense 1: The bodily fluid associated with physical life. Sense 2: Life taken, bloodshed, or guilt and responsibility for it. Sense 3: Kindred, shared human descent, or natural human nature. Sense 4: The juice of grapes.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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

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

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

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