Proverbs 6:19

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

those who tell lies in court or stir up trouble in a family.

Cross References

Psalm 27:12

Don't let them do to me what they want. People tell lies about me and make terrible threats,

Psalm 35:11

Liars accuse me of crimes I know nothing about.

Exodus 20:16

Do not tell lies about others.

Exodus 23:1

Don't spread harmful rumours or help a criminal by giving false evidence.

Proverbs 12:17

An honest person tells the truth in court, but a dishonest person tells nothing but lies.

Proverbs 14:5

An honest witness tells the truth; a dishonest witness tells nothing but lies.

Proverbs 16:28

Gossip is no good! It causes hard feelings and comes between friends.

Proverbs 19:5

Dishonest witnesses and liars won't escape punishment.

Proverbs 19:9

Dishonest witnesses and liars will be destroyed.

Proverbs 21:28

If you tell lies in court, you are done for; only a reliable witness can do the job.

Proverbs 22:10

Arguments and fights will come to an end, if you chase away those who insult others.

Proverbs 25:18

Telling lies about friends is like attacking them with clubs and swords and sharp arrows.

Proverbs 26:20

Where there is no fuel a fire goes out; where there is no gossip arguments come to an end.

Proverbs 6:14

They are always thinking up something cruel and evil, and they stir up trouble.

Proverbs 8:13

If you respect the LORD, you will hate evil. I hate pride and conceit and deceitful lies.

Matthew 15:19

Out of your heart come evil thoughts, murder, unfaithfulness in marriage, vulgar deeds, stealing, telling lies, and insulting others.

Matthew 26:59

The chief priests and the whole council wanted to put Jesus to death. So they tried to find some people who would tell lies about him in court.

Acts 6:13

Some men agreed to tell lies about Stephen, and they said, “This man keeps on saying terrible things about this holy temple and the Law of Moses.

2 Timothy 2:23

Stay away from stupid and senseless arguments. These only lead to trouble,

James 3:18

When peacemakers plant seeds of peace, they will harvest justice.