Proverbs 6:16 bbe — Six things are hated by the Lord; seven things are disgusting to him:

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"Six things are hated by the Lord; seven things are disgusting to him:"

— Proverbs 6:16, Bible in Basic English

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Proverbs 6 — Context

Making signs with his eyes, rubbing with his feet, and giving news with his fingers;

His mind is ever designing evil: he lets loose violent acts.

For this cause his downfall will be sudden; quickly he will be broken, and there will be no help for him.

Six things are hated by the Lord; seven things are disgusting to him:

Eyes of pride, a false tongue, hands which take life without cause;

A heart full of evil designs, feet which are quick in running after sin;

A false witness, breathing out untrue words, and one who lets loose violent acts among brothers.

Proverbs 6:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 6:16 say?

Proverbs 6:16 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Six things are hated by the Lord; seven things are disgusting to him:”

Where is Proverbs 6:16 in the Bible?

Proverbs 6:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 6, verse 16.

Who wrote Proverbs?

Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.

What is the book of Proverbs about?

Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.

What are the major themes of Proverbs?

Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 6:16.

What translation should I read Proverbs 6:16 in?

Proverbs 6:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Proverbs 6:16?

Proverbs 6:16 reads (BBE): “Six things are hated by the Lord; seven things are disgusting to him:” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

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