Proverbs 6:16-19
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16 There are six things the Lord hates.
In fact, he hates seven things.
17 The Lord hates proud eyes,
a lying tongue,
and hands that kill those who aren’t guilty.
18 He also hates hearts that make evil plans
and feet that are quick to do evil.
19 He hates any witness who pours out lies
and anyone who stirs up conflict in the community.
Proverbs 12:17
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17 An honest witness tells the truth.
But a dishonest witness tells lies.
Proverbs 14:5
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5 An honest witness does not lie.
But a dishonest witness pours out lies.
Proverbs 14:25
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25 An honest witness saves lives.
But a dishonest witness tells lies.
Proverbs 19:5
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5 A dishonest witness will be punished.
And whoever pours out lies will not go free.
Proverbs 19:9
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9 A dishonest witness will be punished.
And those who pour out lies will die.
Proverbs 19:28
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28 A dishonest witness makes fun of what is right.
The mouths of those who do wrong gulp down evil.
Proverbs 21:28
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28 Witnesses who aren’t honest will die.
But anyone who listens carefully will be a successful witness.
Proverbs 25:18
New International Reader's Version
18 A person who is a false witness against a neighbor
is like a club, a sword or a sharp arrow.
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