Proverbs 6:19
a deceitful witness bringing forth lies, and he who sows discord among brothers.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.
In Context
18a heart that devises the most wicked thoughts, feet running swiftly unto evil,
20My son, preserve the precepts of your father, and do not dismiss the law of your mother.
Cross References
Exodus 23:1“You shall not accept a lying voice. Neither shall you join your hand so as to give false testimony on behalf of the impious.
1 Kings 21:10And send out two men, sons of Belial, against him. And let them speak the false testimony: ‘He has blasphemed God and king.’ And then lead him away, and stone him, and so let him die.”
Psalms 35:11Extend your mercy before those who know you, and your justice to these, who are upright in heart.
Proverbs 8:13The fear of the Lord hates evil. I detest arrogance, and pride, and every wicked way, and a mouth with a double tongue.
Proverbs 14:5A faithful witness will not lie. But a deceitful witness offers a lie.
Proverbs 19:5A false witness shall not go unpunished. And whoever speaks lies will not escape.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 6:13-20
The Seven Abominations. 12 A naughty person, a wicked man, walketh with a froward mouth. 13 He winketh with his eyes, he speaketh with his feet, he teacheth with his fingers; 14 Frowardness is in his heart, he deviseth mischief continually; he soweth discord. 15 Therefore shall his calamity come suddenly; suddenly shall he be broken without remedy. 16 These six things doth the Lord hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: 17 A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, 18 An heart that… Read the whole commentary →