Proverbs 6:19
An unjust witness kindles falsehoods, and + 6:19 Gr sends forth judgments.brings on quarrels between brethren.
Brenton Septuagint
In The King James Version
A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.
In Context
18and a heart devising evil thoughts, and feet hastening to do evil,— are hateful to God.
20My son, keep the laws of thy father, and reject not the ordinances of thy mother:
Cross References
Exodus 23:1Thou shalt not receive a vain report: thou shalt not agree with the unjust man to become an unjust witness.
1 Kings 21:10And the son of Ader sent to him, saying, So do God to me, and more also, if the dust of Samaria shall suffice for + 21:10 The LXX. read שועליס for שעליס.foxes to all the people, even my infantry.
Psalms 35:11Extend thy mercy to them that know thee; and thy righteousness to the upright in heart.
Proverbs 8:13The fear of the Lord hates unrighteousness, and insolence, and pride, and the ways of wicked men; and I hate the perverse ways of bad men.
Proverbs 14:5A faithful witness does not lie; but an unjust witness kindles falsehoods.
Proverbs 19:5A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that accuses unjustly shall 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 →