Proverbs 6:19

19 any witness who pours out lies, and anyone who stirs up family fights.

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.

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FOOTNOTES:

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

Proverbs 6:19 In-Context

17 The LORD hates proud eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that kill those who aren't guilty.

18 He also hates hearts that make evil plans, feet that are quick to do evil,

19 any witness who pours out lies, and anyone who stirs up family fights.

20 My son, keep your father's commands. Don't turn away from your mother's teaching.

21 Tie them to your heart forever. Put them around your neck.