Devine Scripture

Proverbs 6:19

Proverbs chapter 6 · verse 19 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

A false witness that uttereth lies, And he that soweth discord among brethren.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

A false witness that uttereth lies, And he that soweth discord among brethren.

Context

v.18A heart that deviseth wicked purposes, Feet that are swift in running to mischief,

v.19This passage

v.20My son, keep the commandment of thy father, And forsake not the law of thy mother:

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.