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Proverbs 6:17

Old Testament Wisdom/Poetry ASV (1901)

What does Proverbs 6:17 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, And hands that shed innocent blood;” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, And hands that shed innocent blood;
Proverbs 6:17 — American Standard Version

Context — Proverbs 6

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
14In whose heart is perverseness, Who deviseth evil continually, Who soweth discord.
15Therefore shall his calamity come suddenly; On a sudden shall he be broken, and that without remedy.
16There are six things which Jehovah hateth; Yea, seven which are an abomination unto him:
17Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, And hands that shed innocent blood;
18A heart that deviseth wicked purposes, Feet that are swift in running to mischief,
19A false witness that uttereth lies, And he that soweth discord among brethren.
20My son, keep the commandment of thy father, And forsake not the law of thy mother:
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What do historical commentaries say?

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“proud look--literally, "eyes of loftiness" (Psa 131:1). Eyes, tongue, &c., for persons.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“A new section, but not a new subject. The closing words, “he that soweth discord” (Proverbs 6:19, compare Proverbs 6:14), lead us to identify the sketch as taken from the same character. With the recognized Hebrew form of climax (see Proverbs 30:15, Proverbs 30:18, Proverbs 30:24; Amos 1:1-15; Amos 2:0; Job 5:19), the teacher here enumerates six qualities as detestable, and the seventh as worse than all (seven represents completeness), but all the seven in this instance belong to one man, the man of Belial Proverbs 6:12. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“A proud look: Heb. Haughty eyes, Pro 30:13; Psa 10:4, Psa 18:27, Psa 73:6-8, Psa 101:5, Psa 131:1; Isa 2:11, Isa 3:9, Isa 3:16; Pe1 5:5 lying: Pro 12:22, Pro 14:5, Pro 26:28; Psa 5:6, Psa 120:2, Psa 120:3; Hos 4:1, Hos 4:2; Joh 8:44; Rev 22:15 and hands: Pro 1:11; Deu 27:25; Kg2 24:4; Isa 1:15, Isa 59:3-6 Proverbs 6:18”
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