Proverbs 6:16-19
GOD’S WORD Translation
16 There are six things that the Lord hates,
even seven that are disgusting to him:
17 arrogant eyes,
a lying tongue,
hands that kill innocent people,
18 a mind devising wicked plans,
feet that are quick to do wrong,
19 a dishonest witness spitting out lies,
and a person who spreads conflict among relatives.
Proverbs 10:31
GOD’S WORD Translation
31 The mouth of a righteous person increases wisdom,
but a devious tongue will be cut off.
Proverbs 12:19-22
GOD’S WORD Translation
19 The word of truth lasts forever,
but lies last only a moment.
20 Deceit is in the heart of those who plan evil,
but joy belongs to those who advise peace.
21 No ⌞lasting⌟ harm comes to a righteous person,
but wicked people have lots of trouble.
22 Lips that lie are disgusting to the Lord,
but honest people are his delight.
Proverbs 13:5
GOD’S WORD Translation
5 A righteous person hates lying,
but a wicked person behaves with shame and disgrace.
Proverbs 14:25
GOD’S WORD Translation
25 An honest witness saves lives,
but one who tells lies is dangerous.
Proverbs 17:7
GOD’S WORD Translation
The Consequences of Being a Fool
7 Refined speech is not fitting for a godless fool.
How much less does lying fit a noble person!
Proverbs 17:20
GOD’S WORD Translation
20 A twisted mind never finds happiness,
and one with a devious tongue ⌞repeatedly⌟ gets into trouble.
Proverbs 19:9
GOD’S WORD Translation
9 A lying witness will not go unpunished.
One who tells lies will die.
Proverbs 21:6
GOD’S WORD Translation
6 Those who gather wealth by lying are wasting time.
They are looking for death.
Proverbs 21:28
GOD’S WORD Translation
28 A lying witness will die,
but a person who listens to advice will continue to speak.
Proverbs 25:18
GOD’S WORD Translation
18 ⌞Like⌟ a club and a sword and a sharp arrow,
⌞so⌟ is a person who gives false testimony against his neighbor.
Proverbs 26:18-19
GOD’S WORD Translation
18 Like a madman who shoots flaming arrows, arrows, and death,
19 so is the person who tricks his neighbor and says, “I was only joking!”
Proverbs 26:24
GOD’S WORD Translation
24 Whoever is filled with hate disguises it with his speech,
but inside he holds on to deceit.
Proverbs 26:28
GOD’S WORD Translation
28 A lying tongue hates its victims,
and a flattering mouth causes ruin.
Proverbs 28:13
GOD’S WORD Translation
13 Whoever covers over his sins does not prosper.
Whoever confesses and abandons them receives compassion.
Proverbs 30:5-8
GOD’S WORD Translation
5 “All of God’s word has proven to be true.
He is a shield to those who come to him for protection.
6 Do not add to his words,
or he will reprimand you, and you will be found to be a liar.
A Prayer
[ TO GOD]
7 “I’ve asked you for two things.
Don’t keep them from me before I die:
8 Keep vanity and lies far away from me.
Don’t give me either poverty or riches.
Feed me ⌞only⌟ the food I need,
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