Proverbs 6:19
a witness who breathes out lies 1 and one who sows discord among brothers. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.
In Context
18a heart that invents wicked schemes, 1 feet that quickly run to do evil, 1
20My son, obey the command of your father 1 and do not forsake the teaching of your mother. 1
Cross References
Exodus 23:1You must not give a false report about anyone. Do not join with a wicked man to be a dishonest witness.
1 Kings 21:10Also place two dishonest men with him and let them testify against him, saying, 'You cursed God and the king.'” Then take him out and stone him to death.
Psalms 35:11Unrighteous witnesses rise up; 1 they accuse me falsely. 1
Proverbs 8:13The fear of Yahweh is to hate evil. 1 I hate pride and arrogance, the evil way, 1 and perverted speech. I hate them. 1
Proverbs 14:5A faithful witness does not lie, 1 but a false witness breathes out lies. 1
Proverbs 19:5A false witness will not go unpunished 1 and he who breathes out lies will not escape. 1
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 →