15. Therefore disaster will overtake him in an instant;he will suddenly be destroyed – without remedy.
16. There are six things the Lord hates,seven that are detestable to him:
17. haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood,
18. a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil,
19. a false witness who pours out lies and a person who stirs up conflict in the community.
20. My son, keep your father’s commandand do not forsake your mother’s teaching.
21. Bind them always on your heart;fasten them round your neck.
22. When you walk, they will guide you;when you sleep, they will watch over you;when you awake, they will speak to you.
23. For this command is a lamp,this teaching is a light,and correction and instructionare the way to life,
24. keeping you from your neighbour’s wife,from the smooth talk of a wayward woman.
25. Do not lust in your heart after her beautyor let her captivate you with her eyes.