Proverbs 25:18
What does Proverbs 25:18 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 25:18 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000A man that beareth false witness against his neighbor Is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.
KJV
King James Version · 1611A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901A man that beareth false witness against his neighbor Is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949One who gives false witness against his neighbour is a hammer and a sword and a sharp arrow.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862A maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow, <FI>Is<Fi> the man testifying against his neighbour a false testimony.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour, is like a dart and a sword and a sharp arrow.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890A maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow, is a man that beareth false witness against his neighbour.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Jeremiah 9:3
And they bend their tongue, as it were their bow, for falsehood; and they are grown strong in the land, but not for truth: for they proceed from evil to evil, and they know not me, saith Jehovah.
- Psalms 140:3
They have sharpened their tongue like a serpent; Adders’ poison is under their lips. [Selah
- Proverbs 24:28
Be not a witness against thy neighbor without cause; And deceive not with thy lips.
- Psalms 57:4
My soul is among lions; I lie among them that are set on fire, Even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, And their tongue a sharp sword.
- Psalms 55:21
His mouth was smooth as butter, But his heart was war: His words were softer than oil, Yet were they drawn swords.
- Psalms 120:3
What shall be given unto thee, and what shall be done more unto thee, Thou deceitful tongue?
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