Proverbs 6:16-19
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These six things the Lord hates;
Indeed, seven are repulsive to Him:
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A proud look [the attitude that makes one overestimate oneself and discount others], a lying tongue,
And hands that shed innocent blood,(A)
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A heart that creates wicked plans,
Feet that run swiftly to evil,
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A false witness who breathes out lies [even half-truths],
And one who spreads discord (rumors) among brothers.
Proverbs 10:31
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The mouth of the righteous flows with [skillful and godly] wisdom,
But the perverted tongue will be cut out.
Proverbs 12:19-22
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Truthful lips will be established forever,
But a lying tongue is [credited] only for a moment.
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Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil,
But counselors of peace have joy.
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No harm befalls the righteous,
But the wicked are filled with trouble.(A)
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Lying lips are extremely disgusting to the Lord,
But those who deal faithfully are His delight.(B)
Proverbs 13:5
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A righteous man hates lies,
But a wicked man is loathsome, and he acts shamefully.
Proverbs 14:25
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A truthful witness saves lives,
But he who speaks lies is treacherous.
Proverbs 17:7
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Excellent speech does not benefit a fool [who is spiritually blind],
Much less do lying lips benefit a prince.
Proverbs 17:20
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He who has a crooked mind finds no good,
And he who is perverted in his language falls into evil.(A)
Proverbs 19:9
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A false witness will not go unpunished,
And he who breathes lies will perish.
Proverbs 21:6
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Acquiring treasures by a lying tongue
Is a fleeting vapor, the seeking and pursuit of death.
Proverbs 21:28
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A false witness will perish,
But a man who listens to the truth will speak forever and go unchallenged.
Proverbs 25:18
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Like a club and a sword and a piercing arrow
Is a man who testifies falsely against his neighbor (acquaintance).
Proverbs 26:18-19
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Like a madman who throws
Firebrands, arrows, and death,
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So is the man who deceives his neighbor (acquaintance, friend)
And then says, “Was I not joking?”(A)
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