Proverbs 6:16-19
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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
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16 There are six things that the Lord hates,
seven that are an abomination to him:
17 haughty eyes, a lying tongue,
and hands that shed innocent blood,(A)
18 a heart that devises wicked plans,
feet that hurry to run to evil,(B)
19 a lying witness who testifies falsely,
and one who sows discord in a family.(C)
Proverbs 10:31
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31 The mouth of the righteous produces wisdom,
but the perverse tongue will be cut off.
Proverbs 10:31
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31 The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom,
but the perverse tongue will be cut off.(A)
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
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19 Truthful lips endure forever,
but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.(A)
20 Deceit is in the mind of those who plan evil,
but those who counsel peace have joy.(B)
21 No harm happens to the righteous,
but the wicked are filled with trouble.(C)
22 Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord,
but those who act faithfully are his delight.(D)
Proverbs 13:5
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5 A righteous man hates lies,
but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace.
Proverbs 13:5
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5 The righteous hate falsehood,
but the wicked act shamefully and disgracefully.
Proverbs 14:25
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25 A truthful witness saves souls,
but a false witness is deceitful.
Proverbs 14:25
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25 A truthful witness saves lives,
but one who utters lies is a betrayer.(A)
Proverbs 17:7
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7 Excellent speech isn’t fitting for a fool,
much less do lying lips fit a prince.
Proverbs 17:7
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7 Excess speech is not becoming to a fool;
still less is false speech to a ruler.[a]
Footnotes
- 17.7 Or a noble
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
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20 The crooked of mind do not prosper,
and the perverse of tongue fall into calamity.(A)
Proverbs 19:9
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9 A false witness shall not be unpunished.
He who utters lies shall perish.
Proverbs 19:9
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9 A false witness will not go unpunished,
and the liar 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
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Footnotes
- 21.6 Gk: Heb seekers
Proverbs 21:28
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28 A false witness will perish.
A man who listens speaks to eternity.
Proverbs 21:28
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28 A false witness will perish,
but a good listener will testify successfully.
Proverbs 25:18
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18 A man who gives false testimony against his neighbor
is like a club, a sword, or a sharp arrow.
Proverbs 25:18
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18 Like a war club, a sword, or a sharp arrow
is one who bears false witness against a neighbor.(A)
Proverbs 26:18-19
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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
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18 Like a maniac who shoots deadly firebrands and arrows,(A)
19 so is one who deceives a neighbor
and says, “I am only joking!”(B)
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