Proverbs 4:24
Don't ever lie, and don't say anything dishonest.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Put away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee.
In Context
23Most of all, protect your mind, for everything in life flows from it.
25Focus on what's ahead of you; look at what's in front of you.
Cross References
Job 11:14if you get rid of your sins and don't let wickedness continue in your life,
Proverbs 6:12Rebellious and wicked people go around telling lies,
Proverbs 8:13Honoring the Lord means hating evil. So I hate pride and arrogance, wicked behavior and telling lies.
Ezekiel 18:31Get rid of all your rebellious sins! Change your way of thinking and have a new spirit. Why do you want to die, people of Israel?
Colossians 3:8but now you should get rid of such things as anger, rage, wickedness, abuse, and using obscenities.
James 1:21So get rid of all that's filthy and evil. Humbly accept the word that's been implanted within you—for this is what can save you.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 4:21-27
Parental Instructions. 20 My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings. 21 Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart. 22 For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh. 23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. 24 Put away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee. 25 Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee. 26 Ponder the path of thy feet, and… Read the whole commentary →