Proverbs 6:19
What does Proverbs 6:19 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 6:19 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000A false witness that uttereth lies, And he that soweth discord among brethren.
KJV
King James Version · 1611A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901A false witness that uttereth lies, And he that soweth discord among brethren.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949A false witness, breathing out untrue words, and one who lets loose violent acts among brothers.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862A false witness <FI>who<Fi> doth breathe out lies--And one sending forth contentions between brethren.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752A deceitful witness that uttereth lies, and him that soweth discord among brethren.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890a false witness that uttereth lies, and he that soweth discords among brethren.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Matthew 26:59
Now the chief priests and the whole council sought false witness against Jesus, that they might put him to death;
- Proverbs 25:18
A man that beareth false witness against his neighbor Is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.
- 1 Kings 21:10
and set two men, base fellows, before him, and let them bear witness against him, saying, Thou didst curse God and the king. And then carry him out, and stone him to death.
- Exodus 20:16
Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor.
- Proverbs 16:28
A perverse man scattereth abroad strife; And a whisperer separateth chief friends.
- James 3:14
But if ye have bitter jealousy and faction in your heart, glory not and lie not against the truth.
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