Proverbs 6:19
A false witness, that uttereth lies, And him that soweth discord among brethren.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.
In Context
18A heart that contriveth wicked devices; Feet that are swift in running to mischief,
20Keep, O my son! the commandment of thy father, And forsake not the precepts of thy mother!
Cross References
Psalms 35:11False witnesses have risen up; They charge me with that which has not entered my mind.
Proverbs 8:13The fear of the LORD is to hate evil; Pride, and arrogance, and the evil way, And the deceitful mouth, do I hate.
Proverbs 14:5A faithful witness doth not lie; But a false witness poureth forth lies.
Proverbs 19:5A false witness shall not be unpunished, And he that speaketh lies 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 →