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16 There are six things which Jehovah hateth;
Yea, seven which are an abomination [a]unto him:
17 Haughty eyes, a lying tongue,
And hands that shed innocent blood;
18 A heart that deviseth wicked purposes,
Feet that are swift in running to mischief,
19 A false witness that [b]uttereth lies,
And he that [c]soweth discord among brethren.

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  1. Proverbs 6:16 Hebrew of his soul.
  2. Proverbs 6:19 Hebrew breatheth out.
  3. Proverbs 6:19 Hebrew letteth loose.

16 There are six things the Lord hates,(A)
    seven that are detestable to him:
17         haughty eyes,(B)
        a lying tongue,(C)
        hands that shed innocent blood,(D)
18         a heart that devises wicked schemes,
        feet that are quick to rush into evil,(E)
19         a false witness(F) who pours out lies(G)
        and a person who stirs up conflict in the community.(H)

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17 He that [a]uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness;
But a false witness, deceit.

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  1. Proverbs 12:17 Hebrew breatheth out.

17 An honest witness tells the truth,
    but a false witness tells lies.(A)

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A faithful witness will not lie;
But a false witness [a]uttereth lies.

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  1. Proverbs 14:5 Hebrew breatheth out.

An honest witness does not deceive,
    but a false witness pours out lies.(A)

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25 A true witness delivereth souls;
But he that [a]uttereth lies causeth deceit.

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  1. Proverbs 14:25 Hebrew breatheth out.

25 A truthful witness saves lives,
    but a false witness is deceitful.(A)

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A false witness shall not be unpunished;
And he that [a]uttereth lies shall not escape.

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  1. Proverbs 19:5 Hebrew breatheth out.

A false witness(A) will not go unpunished,(B)
    and whoever pours out lies will not go free.(C)

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A false witness shall not be unpunished;
And he that [a]uttereth lies shall perish.

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  1. Proverbs 19:9 Hebrew breatheth out.

A false witness will not go unpunished,
    and whoever pours out lies will perish.(A)

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28 A worthless witness mocketh at justice;
And the mouth of the wicked swalloweth iniquity.

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28 A corrupt witness mocks at justice,
    and the mouth of the wicked gulps down evil.(A)

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28 A false witness shall perish;
But the man that heareth shall speak so as to endure.

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28 A false witness(A) will perish,(B)
    but a careful listener will testify successfully.

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18 A man that beareth false witness against his neighbor
Is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.

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18 Like a club or a sword or a sharp arrow
    is one who gives false testimony against a neighbor.(A)

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