Proverbs 25:18

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

A person giving false testimony against his neighbour is like a club, a sword, or a sharp arrow.

Cross References

Proverbs 12:18

There is one who speaks rashly, like a piercing sword; but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

James 3:6

And the tongue is a fire. The tongue, a world of unrighteousness, is placed  among our members. It stains the whole body,  sets the course of life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.

Jeremiah 9:8

Their tongues are deadly arrows – they speak deception. With his mouth one speaks peaceably with his friend, but inwardly he sets up an ambush.

Jeremiah 9:3

They bent their tongues like their bows; lies and not faithfulness prevail in the land, for they proceed from one evil to another, and they do not take me into account. This is the  Lord’s declaration.

Proverbs 24:28

Don’t testify against your neighbour without cause. Don’t deceive with your lips.

Exodus 20:16

Do not give false testimony against your neighbour.

Proverbs 25:17

Seldom set foot in your neighbour’s house; otherwise, he’ll get sick of you and hate you.