Proverbs 6:16-19
World English Bible
16 There are six things which Yahweh hates;
yes, seven which are an abomination to him:
17 arrogant eyes, a lying tongue,
hands that shed innocent blood,
18 a heart that devises wicked schemes,
feet that are swift in running to mischief,
19 a false witness who utters lies,
and he who sows discord among brothers.
Proverbs 6:16-19
Christian Standard Bible
What the Lord Hates
16 The Lord hates six things;
in fact, seven are detestable to him:
17 arrogant eyes,(A) a lying tongue,(B)
hands that shed innocent blood,(C)
18 a heart that plots wicked schemes,(D)
feet eager to run to evil,(E)
19 a lying witness who gives false testimony,(F)
and one who stirs up trouble among brothers.(G)
Proverbs 10:31
World English Bible
31 The mouth of the righteous produces wisdom,
but the perverse tongue will be cut off.
Proverbs 10:31
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 12:19-22
World English Bible
19 Truth’s lips will be established forever,
but a lying tongue is only momentary.
20 Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil,
but joy comes to the promoters of peace.
21 No mischief shall happen to the righteous,
but the wicked shall be filled with evil.
22 Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh,
but those who do the truth are his delight.
Proverbs 12:19-22
Christian Standard Bible
19 Truthful lips endure forever,
but a lying tongue, only a moment.(A)
20 Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil,
but those who promote peace have joy.(B)
21 No disaster overcomes the righteous,(C)
but the wicked are full of misery.
Proverbs 13:5
World English Bible
5 A righteous man hates lies,
but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace.
Proverbs 13:5
Christian Standard Bible
5 The righteous hate lying,
but the wicked bring disgust and shame.
Proverbs 14:25
World English Bible
25 A truthful witness saves souls,
but a false witness is deceitful.
Proverbs 14:25
Christian Standard Bible
25 A truthful witness rescues lives,
but one who utters lies is deceitful.(A)
Proverbs 17:7
World English Bible
7 Excellent speech isn’t fitting for a fool,
much less do lying lips fit a prince.
Proverbs 17:7
Christian Standard Bible
7 Eloquent words are not appropriate on a fool’s lips;
how much worse are lies for a ruler.
Proverbs 17:20
World English Bible
20 One who has a perverse heart doesn’t find prosperity,
and one who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.
Proverbs 17:20
Christian Standard Bible
20 One with a twisted mind will not succeed,
and one with deceitful speech will fall into ruin.(A)
Proverbs 19:9
World English Bible
9 A false witness shall not be unpunished.
He who utters lies shall perish.
Proverbs 19:9
Christian Standard Bible
9 A false witness will not go unpunished,
and one who utters lies perishes.(A)
Proverbs 21:6
World English Bible
6 Getting treasures by a lying tongue
is a fleeting vapor for those who seek death.
Proverbs 21:28
World English Bible
28 A false witness will perish.
A man who listens speaks to eternity.
Proverbs 21:28
Christian Standard Bible
28 A lying witness will perish,(A)
but the one who listens will speak successfully.
Proverbs 25:18
World English Bible
18 A man who gives false testimony against his neighbor
is like a club, a sword, or a sharp arrow.
Proverbs 25:18
Christian Standard Bible
18 A person giving false testimony against his neighbor(A)
is like a club, a sword, or a sharp arrow.(B)
Proverbs 26:18-19
World English Bible
18 Like a madman who shoots torches, arrows, and death,
19 is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, “Am I not joking?”
Proverbs 26:18-19
Christian Standard Bible
18 Like a madman who throws flaming darts and deadly arrows,(A)
19 so is the person who deceives his neighbor
and says, “I was only joking!”
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