Proverbs 25:18

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

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Other Translations for Proverbs 25:18

BSB
Like a club or sword or sharp arrow is a man who bears false witness against his neighbor.
AKJV
A man that bears false witness against his neighbor is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.
CPDV
A man who speaks false testimony against his neighbor is like a dart and a sword and a sharp arrow.
ERV
A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.
NHEB
A man who gives false testimony against his neighbor is like a club, a sword, or a sharp arrow.
SMT
A mallet and a sword and an arrow sharpened, the man answering against his neighbor testimony of falsehood.

Commentary for Proverbs 25:18

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 25:18
Summary
False witness causes severe damage like weapons
Event
Condemning false witness
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom