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Proverbs 6:16-19
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Proverbs 6:16-19
New American Standard Bible
16 There are six things that the Lord hates,
Seven that are an abomination [a]to Him:
17 (A)Haughty eyes, a (B)lying tongue,
And hands that (C)shed innocent blood,
18 A heart that devises (D)wicked plans,
(E)Feet that run rapidly to evil,
19 A (F)false witness who declares lies,
And one who [b](G)spreads strife among brothers.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 6:16 Lit of His soul
- Proverbs 6:19 Lit sends out
Proverbs 6:16-19
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Proverbs 6:16-19
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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.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 6:16 Hebrew of his soul.
- Proverbs 6:19 Hebrew breatheth out.
- Proverbs 6:19 Hebrew letteth loose.
Proverbs 6:16-19
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Proverbs 6:16-19
New International Version
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)
Proverbs 12:17
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Proverbs 12:17
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17 One who declares truth tells what is right,
But a false witness, deceit.
Proverbs 12:17
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Proverbs 12:17
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17 He that [a]uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness;
But a false witness, deceit.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:17 Hebrew breatheth out.
Proverbs 12:17
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Proverbs 12:17
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17 An honest witness tells the truth,
but a false witness tells lies.(A)
Proverbs 14:5
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Proverbs 14:5
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Proverbs 14:5
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Proverbs 14:5
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5 A faithful witness will not lie;
But a false witness [a]uttereth lies.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:5 Hebrew breatheth out.
Proverbs 14:5
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Proverbs 14:5
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5 An honest witness does not deceive,
but a false witness pours out lies.(A)
Proverbs 14:25
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Proverbs 14:25
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Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:25 Lit a fraud
Proverbs 14:25
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Proverbs 14:25
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25 A true witness delivereth souls;
But he that [a]uttereth lies causeth deceit.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:25 Hebrew breatheth out.
Proverbs 14:25
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Proverbs 14:25
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25 A truthful witness saves lives,
but a false witness is deceitful.(A)
Proverbs 19:5
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Proverbs 19:5
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Proverbs 19:5
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Proverbs 19:5
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5 A false witness shall not be unpunished;
And he that [a]uttereth lies shall not escape.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 19:5 Hebrew breatheth out.
Proverbs 19:5
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Proverbs 19:5
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Proverbs 19:9
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Proverbs 19:9
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9 A (A)false witness will not go unpunished,
And one who declares lies will perish.
Proverbs 19:9
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Proverbs 19:9
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9 A false witness shall not be unpunished;
And he that [a]uttereth lies shall perish.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 19:9 Hebrew breatheth out.
Proverbs 19:9
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Proverbs 19:9
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9 A false witness will not go unpunished,
and whoever pours out lies will perish.(A)
Proverbs 19:28
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Proverbs 19:28
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28 A worthless witness makes a mockery of justice,
And the mouth of the wicked [a](A)swallows wrongdoing.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 19:28 Another reading is pours out
Proverbs 19:28
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Proverbs 19:28
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28 A worthless witness mocketh at justice;
And the mouth of the wicked swalloweth iniquity.
Proverbs 19:28
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Proverbs 19:28
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28 A corrupt witness mocks at justice,
and the mouth of the wicked gulps down evil.(A)
Proverbs 21:28
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Proverbs 21:28
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28 A (A)false witness will perish,
But a person who listens will speak forever.
Proverbs 21:28
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Proverbs 21:28
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28 A false witness shall perish;
But the man that heareth shall speak so as to endure.
Proverbs 21:28
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Proverbs 21:28
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Proverbs 25:18
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Proverbs 25:18
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18 Like a club, a (A)sword, and a sharp (B)arrow
Is a person who gives (C)false testimony against his neighbor.
Proverbs 25:18
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Proverbs 25:18
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18 A man that beareth false witness against his neighbor
Is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.
Proverbs 25:18
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Proverbs 25:18
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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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