Proverbs 6:19 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised a lying witness who gives false testimony, and one who stirs up trouble among brothers. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 A false witness that speaketh lies, And he that soweth discord among brethren. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition A false witness who breathes out lies [even under oath], and he who sows discord among his brethren. American Standard Version (1901) A false witness that uttereth lies, And he that soweth discord among brethren. Common English Bible a false witness who breathes lies, and one who causes conflicts among relatives. Catholic Public Domain Version a deceitful witness bringing forth lies, and he who sows discord among brothers. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version A deceitful witness that uttereth lies, and him that soweth discord among brethren. |
‘You must not spread a false report. Do not join the wicked to be a malicious witness.
Whoever speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.
An honest witness does not deceive, but a dishonest witness utters lies.
A contrary person spreads conflict, and a gossip separates close friends.
A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who utters lies will not escape.
A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who utters lies perishes.
A lying witness will perish, but the one who listens will speak successfully.
Drive out a mocker, and conflict goes too; then quarrelling and dishonour will cease.
A person giving false testimony against his neighbour is like a club, a sword, or a sharp arrow.
He always plots evil with perversity in his heart; he stirs up trouble.
To fear the Lord is to hate evil. I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech.
For from the heart come evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, sexual immoralities, thefts, false testimonies, slander.
The chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were looking for false testimony against Jesus so that they could put him to death,
They also presented false witnesses who said, ‘This man never stops speaking against this holy place and the law.
But reject foolish and ignorant disputes, because you know that they breed quarrels.
And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who cultivate peace.