Proverbs 21:6

English Standard Version

⁶^(A)The getting of treasures by a lying tongue
is a ^(B)fleeting ^(C)vapor and a ^(D)snare of death.^[a]

Proverbs 21:6 Some Hebrew manuscripts, Septuagint, Latin; most Hebrew manuscripts vapor for those who seek death

Proverbs 21:6

Common English Bible

⁶Those who gain treasure with lies
are like a drifting fog, leading to death.

²⁸^(A)A false witness will perish,
but the word of a man who hears will endure.

²⁸A lying witness will perish,
but one who listens will testify successfully.

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