16 There are six things the Lord hates,(A)
    seven that are detestable to him:
17         haughty eyes,(B)
        a lying tongue,(C)
        hands that shed innocent blood,(D)
18         a heart that devises wicked schemes,
        feet that are quick to rush into evil,(E)
19         a false witness(F) who pours out lies(G)
        and a person who stirs up conflict in the community.(H)

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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)

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17 An honest witness tells the truth,
    but a false witness tells lies.(A)

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17 Whoever speaks the truth gives honest evidence,
    but a false witness speaks deceitfully.(A)

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An honest witness does not deceive,
    but a false witness pours out lies.(A)

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A faithful witness does not lie,
    but a false witness breathes out lies.(A)

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25 A truthful witness saves lives,
    but a false witness is deceitful.(A)

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25 A truthful witness saves lives,
    but one who utters lies is a betrayer.(A)

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A false witness(A) will not go unpunished,(B)
    and whoever pours out lies will not go free.(C)

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A false witness will not go unpunished,
    and a liar will not escape.(A)

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A false witness will not go unpunished,
    and whoever pours out lies will perish.(A)

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A false witness will not go unpunished,
    and the liar will perish.

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28 A corrupt witness mocks at justice,
    and the mouth of the wicked gulps down evil.(A)

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28 A worthless witness mocks at justice,
    and the mouth of the wicked devours iniquity.(A)

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28 A false witness(A) will perish,(B)
    but a careful listener will testify successfully.

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28 A false witness will perish,
    but a good listener will testify successfully.

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18 Like a club or a sword or a sharp arrow
    is one who gives false testimony against a neighbor.(A)

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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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