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Proverbs 25:18
Like a club or sword or sharp arrow is a man who bears false witness against his neighbor.
Proverbs 25:18 · Berean Standard Bible
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Proverbs 25:18 in other translations
A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.
A man who gives false testimony against his neighbor is like a club, a sword, or a sharp arrow.
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 Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.
16 If you find honey, eat just what you need, lest you have too much and vomit it up.
17 Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house, lest he grow weary and hate you.
18 Like a club or sword or sharp arrow is a man who bears false witness against his neighbor.
19 Like a broken tooth or a foot out of joint is confidence in a faithless man in time of trouble.
20 Like one who removes a garment on a cold day or vinegar poured on a wound is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.
21 If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.
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