Proverbs 6:19
A false witnesse that speaketh lyes, and him that rayseth vp contentions among brethren.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.
In Context
18An heart that imagineth wicked enterprises, feete that be swift in running to mischiefe,
20My sonne, keepe thy fathers commandement, and forsake not thy mothers instruction.
Cross References
Exodus 23:1Thou shalt not receiue a false tale, neyther shalt thou put thine hande with the wicked, to be a false witnes.
1 Kings 21:10And set two wicked men before him, and let them witnesse against him, saying, Thou diddest blaspheme God and the King: then cary him out, and stone him that he may dye.
Psalms 35:11Cruell witnesses did rise vp: they asked of me things that I knewe not.
Proverbs 8:13The feare of the Lord is to hate euill as pride, and arrogancie, and the euill way: and a mouth that speaketh lewde things, I doe hate.
Proverbs 14:5A faithfull witnes will not lye: but a false record will speake lyes.
Proverbs 19:5A false witnes shall not be vnpunished: and he that speaketh lyes, 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 →