Proverbs 6:19
a false witness who gives false testimony, and one who stirs up discord among brothers.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.
In Context
18a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that run swiftly to evil,
20My son, keep your father’s commandment, and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.
Cross References
Exodus 23:1“You shall not spread a false report. Do not join the wicked by being a malicious witness.
1 Kings 21:10But seat two scoundrels opposite him and have them testify, ‘You have cursed both God and the king!’ Then take him out and stone him to death.”
Psalms 35:11Hostile witnesses come forward; they make charges I know nothing about.
Proverbs 8:13To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech.
Proverbs 14:5An honest witness does not deceive, but a dishonest witness pours forth lies.
Proverbs 19:5A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who utters 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 →