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
Modern English Version
16 These six things the Lord hates,
yes, seven are an abomination to him:
17 a proud look,
a lying tongue,
and hands that shed innocent blood,
18 a heart that devises wicked imaginations,
feet that are swift in running to mischief,
19 a false witness who speaks lies,
and he who sows discord among brethren.
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
Modern English Version
31 The mouth of the just brings forth wisdom,
but the perverse tongue will be cut out.
Proverbs 12:19-22
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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
Modern English Version
19 The truthful lip will be established forever,
but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
20 Deceit is in the heart of those who imagine evil,
but to the counselors of peace is joy.
21 There will no evil happen to the just,
but the wicked will be filled with mischief.
22 Lying lips are abomination to the Lord,
but those who deal truly are His delight.
Proverbs 13:5
World English Bible
5 A righteous man hates lies,
but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace.
Proverbs 13:5
Modern English Version
5 A righteous man hates lying,
but a wicked man is loathsome and comes to shame.
Proverbs 14:25
World English Bible
25 A truthful witness saves souls,
but a false witness is deceitful.
Proverbs 14:25
Modern English Version
25 A true witness delivers souls,
but a deceitful witness speaks lies.
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
Modern English Version
7 Excellent speech is not becoming to a fool,
much less lying lips to a prince.
Proverbs 17:20
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20 One who has a perverse heart doesn’t find prosperity,
and one who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.
Proverbs 17:20
Modern English Version
20 He who has a deceitful heart finds no good,
and he who has a perverse tongue falls into mischief.
Proverbs 19:9
World English Bible
9 A false witness shall not be unpunished.
He who utters lies shall perish.
Proverbs 19:9
Modern English Version
9 A false witness will not be unpunished,
and he who speaks lies will perish.
Proverbs 21:6
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6 Getting treasures by a lying tongue
is a fleeting vapor for those who seek death.
Proverbs 21:6
Modern English Version
6 The getting of treasures by a lying tongue
is a vanity tossed back and forth by 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
Modern English Version
28 A false witness will perish,
but a man who listens will speak forever.
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
Modern English Version
18 A man who bears false witness against his neighbor
is like a club, a sword, and a sharp arrow.
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
Modern English Version
18 As a madman who casts
firebrands, arrows, and death,
19 so is the man who deceives his neighbor,
and says, “I was only joking.”
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