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 10:31
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31 The mouth of the righteous produces wisdom,
but the perverse tongue will be cut off.
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 13:5
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5 A righteous man hates lies,
but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace.
Proverbs 14:25
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25 A truthful witness saves souls,
but a false witness is deceitful.
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 17:20
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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 19:9
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9 A false witness shall not be unpunished.
He who utters lies shall 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 21:28
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28 A false witness will perish.
A man who listens speaks to eternity.
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 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 26:24
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24 A malicious man disguises himself with his lips,
but he harbors evil in his heart.
Proverbs 26:28
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28 A lying tongue hates those it hurts;
and a flattering mouth works ruin.
Proverbs 28:13
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13 He who conceals his sins doesn’t prosper,
but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
Proverbs 30:5-8
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5 “Every word of God is flawless.
He is a shield to those who take refuge in him.
6 Don’t you add to his words,
lest he reprove you, and you be found a liar.
7 “Two things I have asked of you.
Don’t deny me before I die.
8 Remove far from me falsehood and lies.
Give me neither poverty nor riches.
Feed me with the food that is needful for me,
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