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Proverbs 6:19

Old Testament Wisdom/Poetry ASV (1901)

What does Proverbs 6:19 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “A false witness that uttereth lies, And he that soweth discord among brethren.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

A false witness that uttereth lies, And he that soweth discord among brethren.
Proverbs 6:19 — American Standard Version

Context — Proverbs 6

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
16There are six things which Jehovah hateth; Yea, seven which are an abomination unto him:
17Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, And hands that shed innocent blood;
18A heart that deviseth wicked purposes, Feet that are swift in running to mischief,
19A false witness that uttereth lies, And he that soweth discord among brethren.
20My son, keep the commandment of thy father, And forsake not the law of thy mother:
21Bind them continually upon thy heart; Tie them about thy neck.
22When thou walkest, it shall lead thee; When thou sleepest, it shall watch over thee; And when thou awakest, it shall talk with thee.
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What do historical commentaries say?

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“speaketh--literally, "breathes out," habitually speaks (Psa 27:12; Act 9:1).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“A new section, but not a new subject. The closing words, “he that soweth discord” (Proverbs 6:19, compare Proverbs 6:14), lead us to identify the sketch as taken from the same character. With the recognized Hebrew form of climax (see Proverbs 30:15, Proverbs 30:18, Proverbs 30:24; Amos 1:1-15; Amos 2:0; Job 5:19), the teacher here enumerates six qualities as detestable, and the seventh as worse than all (seven represents completeness), but all the seven in this instance belong to one man, the man of Belial Proverbs 6:12. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“6:19 A false witness perverts the truth in court or in everyday conversation.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“A false: Pro 12:17, Pro 19:5, Pro 19:9, Pro 25:18; Exo 20:16, Exo 23:1; Deu 19:16-20; Kg1 21:10-15; Psa 27:12, Psa 35:11; Mat 15:19, Mat 26:59; Act 6:13 that soweth: Pro 6:14, Pro 16:28, Pro 22:10, Pro 26:20; Ti2 2:23; Jam 3:14-16, Jam 3:18; Jo3 1:9, Jo3 1:10 Proverbs 6:20”
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