Proverbs 6:16-19
New Century Version
16 There are six things the Lord hates.
There are seven things he cannot stand:
17 a proud look,
a lying tongue,
hands that kill innocent people,
18 a mind that thinks up evil plans,
feet that are quick to do evil,
19 a witness who lies,
and someone who starts arguments among families.
Proverbs 12:17
New Century Version
17 An honest witness tells the truth,
but a dishonest witness tells lies.
Proverbs 14:5
New Century Version
5 A truthful witness does not lie,
but a false witness tells nothing but lies.
Proverbs 14:25
New Century Version
25 A truthful witness saves lives,
but a false witness is a traitor.
Proverbs 19:5
New Century Version
5 A witness who lies will not go free;
liars will never escape.
Proverbs 19:9
New Century Version
9 A witness who lies will not go free,
liars will die.
Proverbs 19:28
New Century Version
28 An evil witness makes fun of fairness,
and wicked people love what is evil.
Proverbs 21:28
New Century Version
28 A lying witness will be forgotten,
but a truthful witness will speak on.
Proverbs 25:18
New Century Version
18 When you lie about your neighbors,
it hurts them as much as a club, a sword, or a sharp arrow.
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