Proverbs 30:6

Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 30:6

BSB
Do not add to His words, lest He rebuke you and prove you a liar.
AKJV
Add you not to his words, lest he reprove you, and you be found a liar.
CPDV
Do not add anything to his words, lest you be reproved and be discovered to be a liar.
ERV
Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.
NHEB
Do not add to his words, lest he reprove you, and you be found a liar.
SMT
Thou shalt not add to his words lest he reprove in thee, and thou wert false.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 30:6

AddH3254VerbthounotuntohiswordsH1697Noun MasculinelesthereproveH3198VerbtheeandthoubefoundaliarH3576Verb

Commentary for Proverbs 30:6

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 30:6
Summary
Adding to divine words brings divine rebuke falseness
Event
Warning against altering divine words
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Law