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Proverbs 21:6
The gathering of treasures by a deceitfull tongue is vanitie tossed to and from of them that seeke death.
Proverbs 21:6 · Geneva Bible
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Proverbs 21:6 in other translations
The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.
Making a fortune by a lying tongue is a vanishing mist, a deadly pursuit.
Getting treasures by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor for those who seek death.
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In context
3 To doe iustice and iudgement is more acceptable to the Lord then sacrifice.
4 A hautie looke, and a proude heart, which is the light of the wicked, is sinne.
5 The thoughtes of the diligent doe surely bring abundance: but whosoeuer is hastie, commeth surely to pouertie.
6 The gathering of treasures by a deceitfull tongue is vanitie tossed to and from of them that seeke death.
7 The robberie of the wicked shall destroy them: for they haue refused to execute iudgement.
8 The way of some is peruerted and strange: but of the pure man, his worke is right.
9 It is better to dwell in a corner of the house top, then with a contentious woman in a wide house.
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