Which Seven Deadly Sins match up to which line of Proverbs 6:16–19?
I've been researching about the Seven Deadly sins and have found a bible quote;
(17) A proud look, (pride)
a lying tongue,
and hands that shed innocent blood, (wrath)
(18) A heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, (lust)
feet that be swift in running to mischief,
(19) A false witness that speaketh lies,
and he that soweth discord among brethren.
I know that the sins are lust, gluttony, greed, sloth, wrath, envy and pride but I'm not sure which one matches up to which line
If you could help in any way I would be very thankful
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Here are the seven holy virtues as opposites to the seven deadly sins. According to Dante's The Divine Comedy the sins have an order of greatness, and the virtues a respective order of greatness as well. This order is shown below from the lowest to the highest.
+ Holy Virtues +
Chastity (purity)
Moderation (self-restraint)
Generosity (vigilance)
Zeal (enthusiasm)
Meekness (composure)
Charity (giving)
Humility (humbleness)
+ Deadly Sins +
Lust (inappropriate desire)
Gluttony (over-indulgence)
Greed (avarice)
Sloth (laziness)
Wrath (anger)
Envy (jealousy)
Pride (vanity)
The history of this list goes back at least to Pope St. Gregory the Great and St. John Cassian, but while the list itself is not strictly biblical, the Bible proscribes all seven.
Some point to Proverbs 6:16–19 as the seven deadly sins:
There are six things the LORD hates, yes, seven are an abomination to him;
Haughty eyes (pride),
a lying tongue (lying),
and hands that shed innocent blood (murder);
A heart that plots wicked schemes (intrigue),
feet that run swiftly to evil (readiness to do evil),
The false witness who utters lies (false witness),
and he who sows discord among brothers (stirring up of discord).
With love in Christ.
Lies and pride are what God hates most. Not too familiar with what you mentioned.