Proverbs 6:19 “a false witness who gives false testimony, and one who stirs up discor…”

Proverbs 6:19

a false witness who gives false testimony, and one who stirs up discord among brothers.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.

World English Bible

a false witness who utters lies, and he who sows discord among brothers.

American Standard Version

A false witness that uttereth lies, And he that soweth discord among brethren.

Geneva Bible 1599

A false witnesse that speaketh lyes, and him that rayseth vp contentions among brethren.

Darby Translation

a false witness that uttereth lies, and he that soweth discords among brethren.

Young's Literal Translation

A false witness [who] doth breathe out lies — And one sending forth contentions between brethren.

Bible in Basic English

A false witness, breathing out untrue words, and one who lets loose violent acts among brothers.

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Cross references

“A false”

Proverbs 19:5 Proverbs 19:9 Psalm 27:12 Proverbs 25:18 Deuteronomy 19:16–20 Proverbs 12:17

Proverbs 19:5 · BSB

A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who utters lies will not escape.

Proverbs 19:9 · BSB

A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who pours out lies will perish.

Psalm 27:12 · BSB

Do not hand me over to the will of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, breathing out violence.

Proverbs 25:18 · BSB

Like a club or sword or sharp arrow is a man who bears false witness against his neighbor.

Deuteronomy 19:16–20 · BSB

If a false witness testifies against someone, accusing him of a crime,

Proverbs 12:17 · BSB

He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.

“that soweth”

Proverbs 6:14 James 3:18 James 3:14–16 Proverbs 22:10 Proverbs 26:20 2 Timothy 2:23

Proverbs 6:14 · BSB

With deceit in his heart he devises evil; he continually sows discord.

James 3:18 · BSB

Peacemakers who sow in peace reap the fruit of righteousness.

James 3:14–16 · BSB

But if you harbor bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast in it or deny the truth.

Proverbs 22:10 · BSB

Drive out the mocker, and conflict will depart; even quarreling and insults will cease.

Proverbs 26:20 · BSB

Without wood, a fire goes out; without gossip, a conflict ceases.

2 Timothy 2:23 · BSB

But reject foolish and ignorant speculation, for you know that it breeds quarreling.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

18a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that run swiftly to evil,

20My son, keep your father’s commandment, and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.

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