Proverbs 6:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 6:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 6:16 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: unto...: Heb. of his soul" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 6:16 — KJV
“These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: unto...: Heb. of his soul”
— Proverbs 6:16 (KJV)
Proverbs 6:16 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 6:16
“For all that do these things are an abomination unto the LORD: and because of these abominations the LORD thy God doth drive them out from before thee.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 6:16: these, things, doth
“These six were born unto him in Hebron; and there he reigned seven years and six months: and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty and three years.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 6:16: these, six, yea
“If thou buy an Hebrew servant, six years he shall serve: and in the seventh he shall go out free for nothing.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 6:16: six, yea, seven
“Six days may work be done; but in the seventh is the sabbath of rest, holy to the LORD: whosoever doeth any work in the sabbath day, he shall surely be put to death. holy: Heb. holiness”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 6:16: six, lord, seven
“Six days shall work be done, but on the seventh day there shall be to you an holy day, a sabbath of rest to the LORD: whosoever doeth work therein shall be put to death. an...: Heb. holiness”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 6:16: six, lord, seven
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