Proverbs 6:19

19 a dishonest witness spitting out lies, and a person who spreads conflict among relatives.

Proverbs 6:19 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 6:19

A false witness [that] speaketh lies
Or, "that speaketh lies, [even] a false witness" F6; and so this is distinguished from a lying tongue, the second of these evils: this is the sin of bearing false witness against one's neighbour, a breach of the eighth command. It may be rendered, "he that bloweth lies" F7; that raises lies, and spreads them abroad, and swears to them, to the damage of others. This makes the sixth; and the seventh follows, and him that soweth discord among brethren;
whether in a natural relation, or in a civil society, or in a religious community.


FOOTNOTES:

F6 So Vatablus, Mercerus
F7 (Mybzk xypy) "qui efflat mendacia", Piscator, Michaelis.

Proverbs 6:19 In-Context

17 arrogant eyes, a lying tongue, hands that kill innocent people,
18 a mind devising wicked plans, feet that are quick to do wrong,
19 a dishonest witness spitting out lies, and a person who spreads conflict among relatives.
20 My son, obey the command of your father, and do not disregard the teachings of your mother.
21 Fasten them on your heart forever. Hang them around your neck.
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