Proverbios 25:18

18 Decir mentiras acerca de otros
es tan dañino como golpearlos con un hacha,
herirlos con una espada
o lanzarles una flecha afilada.

Proverbios 25:18 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 25:18

A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour
In whose house he has often been, and whom he has frequently visited; and, observing what was done there, not only discovers and tells abroad the secrets of his family, but even things which are false; yea, in a court of judicature, appears a witness against him, and swears falsely to his hurt and prejudice. Such a man [is] a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow;
that is, to his neighbour, against whom he bears false witness; and, by so doing, he mauls his fame, his credit, character, and reputation; and, as with a sword, takes away his life; and against whom there is no more guarding than against a sharp arrow, that comes from afar, suddenly and swiftly.

Proverbios 25:18 In-Context

16 ¿Te gusta la miel?
¡No comas demasiada, porque te darán ganas de vomitar!

17 No visites a tus vecinos muy seguido,
porque se cansarán de ti y no serás bienvenido.

18 Decir mentiras acerca de otros
es tan dañino como golpearlos con un hacha,
herirlos con una espada
o lanzarles una flecha afilada.

19 Confiar en alguien inestable en tiempos de angustia
es como masticar con un diente roto o caminar con un pie cojo.

20 Cantar canciones alegres a quien tiene el corazón afligido
es como quitarle a alguien el abrigo cuando hace frío
o echarle vinagre a una herida.