Proverbs 6:19
One that uttereth lies—a false witness, and one sending forth strifes between brethren.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.
In Context
18A heart contriving iniquitous devices, feet hasting to run into mischief;
Cross References
Exodus 23:1Thou shalt not utter a false report. Do not lay thy hand with a lawless man, to become a witness helping forward violence and wrong.
1 Kings 21:10then let two reckless men take their seats before him, that they may bear witness against him, saying, Thou hast reviled God and king! then shall ye carry him forth and stone him, that he die.
Psalms 35:11There rise up witnesses helping forward violence and wrong, What I know not, they demand of me:
Proverbs 8:13The reverence of Yahweh, is to hate wickedness: pride, arrogance, and the way of wickedness; And a mouth of perverse things, do I hate.
Proverbs 14:5A faithful witness, will not deceive, but a false witness, uttereth deceitful things.
Proverbs 19:5A false witness, shall not be held innocent, and, he that uttereth 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 →