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 12:17
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17 He who is truthful testifies honestly,
but a false witness lies.
Proverbs 12:17
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17 Whoever speaks the truth gives honest evidence,
but a false witness speaks deceitfully.(A)
Proverbs 14:5
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5 A truthful witness will not lie,
but a false witness pours out lies.
Proverbs 14:5
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5 A faithful witness does not lie,
but a false witness breathes out lies.(A)
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 19:5
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5 A false witness shall not be unpunished.
He who pours out lies shall not go free.
Proverbs 19:5
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5 A false witness will not go unpunished,
and a liar will not escape.(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 19:28
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28 A corrupt witness mocks justice,
and the mouth of the wicked gulps down iniquity.
Proverbs 19:28
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28 A worthless witness mocks at justice,
and the mouth of the wicked devours iniquity.(A)
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)
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