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Proverbs 25:18

A man that beareth false witness against his neighbor Is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.

Proverbs 25:18 · American Standard Version

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Proverbs 25:18 in other translations

KJV King James Version

A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.

BSB Berean Standard Bible

Like a club or sword or sharp arrow is a man who bears false witness against his neighbor.

WEB World English Bible

A man who gives false testimony against his neighbor is like a club, a sword, or a sharp arrow.

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In context

15 By long forbearing is a ruler persuaded, And a soft tongue breaketh the bone.

16 Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, Lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.

17 Let thy foot be seldom in thy neighbor’s house, Lest he be weary of thee, and hate thee.

18 A man that beareth false witness against his neighbor Is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.

19 Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble Is like a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint.

20 As one that taketh off a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon soda, So is he that singeth songs to a heavy heart.

21 If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; And if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

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