14 Perversity is in his heart,
(A)He devises evil continually,
(B)He sows discord.
15 Therefore his calamity shall come (C)suddenly;
Suddenly he shall (D)be broken (E)without remedy.

16 These six things the Lord hates,
Yes, seven are an abomination to [a]Him:

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 6:16 Lit. His soul

14     who plots evil(A) with deceit in his heart—
    he always stirs up conflict.(B)
15 Therefore disaster will overtake him in an instant;(C)
    he will suddenly(D) be destroyed—without remedy.(E)

16 There are six things the Lord hates,(F)
    seven that are detestable to him:

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