Proverbs 6:17
“haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood;”
What does Proverbs 6:17 mean?
These are the first items in a list of things God deeply opposes, and they reveal what God cares about most. Haughty eyes speak to pride and looking down on others, while a lying tongue destroys trust and manipulates people. Hands that shed innocent blood represents violence and harm against the vulnerable, who can't defend themselves. The passage is really describing attitudes and actions that harm people, not abstract wrongs, which shows us that God's concern is deeply personal and protective, especially toward those who are powerless.