Proverbs 6:19
Proverbs 6:19 in Multiple Translations
a false witness who gives false testimony, and one who stirs up discord among brothers.
A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.
A false witness that uttereth lies, And he that soweth discord among brethren.
A false witness, breathing out untrue words, and one who lets loose violent acts among brothers.
a false witness that speaks lies, those who caused arguments in families.
A false witnesse that speaketh lyes, and him that rayseth vp contentions among brethren.
A false witness [who] doth breathe out lies — And one sending forth contentions between brethren.
a false witness who utters lies, and he who sows discord among brothers.
A false witness that speaketh lies, and him that soweth discord among brethren.
A deceitful witness that uttereth lies, and him that soweth discord among brethren.
people who easily tell lies in court; and people who cause strife between family members.
Berean Amplified Bible — Proverbs 6:19
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Proverbs 6:19 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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יָפִ֣יחַ
כְּ֭זָבִים
עֵ֣ד
שָׁ֑קֶר
וּ/מְשַׁלֵּ֥חַ
מְ֝דָנִ֗ים
בֵּ֣ין
אַחִֽים
יָפִ֣יחַ
pûwach
H6315
to breathe
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
כְּ֭זָבִים
kâzâb
H3577
lie
N-mp
עֵ֣ד
ʻêd
H5707
witness
N-ms
שָׁ֑קֶר
sheqer
H8267
deception
N-ms
וּ/מְשַׁלֵּ֥חַ
shâlach
H7971
to send
Conj | V-Piel
מְ֝דָנִ֗ים
mᵉdân
H4090
strife
N-mp
בֵּ֣ין
bêyn
H996
between
Prep
אַחִֽים
ʼâch
H251
brother
N-mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Proverbs 6:19
יָפִ֣יחַ
pûwach
H6315
"to breathe"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to breathe or blow air, and is used in various ways, such as to fan a breeze or kindle a fire. It can also mean to utter or speak. In the Bible, it appears in contexts like Exodus and Psalms, describing God's breath or a person's utterance.
Definition: 1) to breathe, blow 1a) (Qal) to breathe 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to exhale or breathe 1b2) to puff, snort 1b3) to excite, inflame 1b4) to puff, pant for it 1b5) to breathe out, utter 1b6) to blow, blast
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: blow (upon), break, puff, bring into a snare, speak, utter. See also: Psalms 10:5; Proverbs 19:9; Psalms 12:6.
כְּ֭זָבִים
kâzâb
H3577
"lie"
N-mp
A lie or falsehood is what this word represents, whether it is a literal untruth or a figurative idol, and is often used to describe the deceitful nature of humanity.
Definition: a lie, untruth, falsehood, deceptive thing
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: deceitful, false, leasing, + liar, lie, lying. See also: Psalms 4:3; Proverbs 30:8; Psalms 5:7.
עֵ֣ד
ʻêd
H5707
"witness"
N-ms
This Hebrew word means witness or testimony, describing someone who sees or experiences something. It's used in the Bible to talk about people who testify to what they've seen, like in Deuteronomy when describing legal witnesses.
Definition: 1) witness 1a) witness, testimony, evidence (of things) 1b) witness (of people)
Usage: Occurs in 60 OT verses. KJV: witness. See also: Genesis 31:44; Psalms 27:12; Psalms 35:11.
שָׁ֑קֶר
sheqer
H8267
"deception"
N-ms
This word refers to deception or falsehood, often implying a sense of betrayal or disappointment. It's used in the Bible to describe lies, false testimony, or deceitful behavior, like in Psalm 116:11, where the psalmist says all men are liars.
Definition: 1) lie, deception, disappointment, falsehood 1a) deception (what deceives or disappoints or betrays one) 1b) deceit, fraud, wrong 1b1) fraudulently, wrongfully (as adverb) 1c) falsehood (injurious in testimony) 1c1) testify falsehood, false oath, swear falsely 1d) falsity (of false or self-deceived prophets) 1e) lie, falsehood (in general) 1e1) false tongue 1f) in vain
Usage: Occurs in 109 OT verses. KJV: without a cause, deceit(-ful), false(-hood, -ly), feignedly, liar, [phrase] lie, lying, vain (thing), wrongfully. See also: Exodus 5:9; Proverbs 25:18; Psalms 7:15.
וּ/מְשַׁלֵּ֥חַ
shâlach
H7971
"to send"
Conj | V-Piel
To send or depart is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which has various applications in the Bible. It can describe sending someone or something away, or letting something go.
Definition: : depart/send 1) to send, send away, let go, stretch out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to send 1a2) to stretch out, extend, direct 1a3) to send away 1a4) to let loose 1b) (Niphal) to be sent 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to send off or away or out or forth, dismiss, give over, cast out 1c2) to let go, set free 1c3) to shoot forth (of branches) 1c4) to let down 1c5) to shoot 1d) (Pual) to be sent off, be put away, be divorced, be impelled 1e) (Hiphil) to send
Usage: Occurs in 790 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] any wise, appoint, bring (on the way), cast (away, out), conduct, [idiom] earnestly, forsake, give (up), grow long, lay, leave, let depart (down, go, loose), push away, put (away, forth, in, out), reach forth, send (away, forth, out), set, shoot (forth, out), sow, spread, stretch forth (out). See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 9:27; Joshua 14:11.
מְ֝דָנִ֗ים
mᵉdân
H4090
"strife"
N-mp
Medan refers to strife or contention, describing a quarrel or conflict between people. It is a Hebrew word used in the Bible to describe disagreements.
Definition: strife, contention
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: discord, strife. See also: Proverbs 6:14; Proverbs 6:19; Proverbs 10:12.
בֵּ֣ין
bêyn
H996
"between"
Prep
Between is the meaning of this preposition, used to show a location or a choice, like either or, as seen in Exodus where it describes the space between two objects.
Definition: : between between, among, in the midst of (with other preps), from between
Usage: Occurs in 248 OT verses. KJV: among, asunder, at, between (-twixt...and), [phrase] from (the widest), [idiom] in, out of, whether (it be...or), within. See also: Genesis 1:4; Joshua 24:7; Psalms 68:14.
אַחִֽים
ʼâch
H251
"brother"
N-mp
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a brother or male sibling, but it can also refer to a close relative, friend, or someone with a similar relationship. It is used to describe the bond between brothers, like the relationship between Cain and Abel in Genesis.
Definition: : male-sibling 1) brother 1a) brother of same parents 1b) half-brother (same father) 1c) relative, kinship, same tribe 1d) each to the other (reciprocal relationship) 1e) (fig.) of resemblance
Usage: Occurs in 572 OT verses. KJV: another, brother(-ly); kindred, like, other. Compare also the proper names beginning with 'Ah-' or 'Ahi-'. See also: Genesis 4:2; Genesis 42:13; Numbers 25:6.
Study Notes — Proverbs 6:19
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- Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 6:19
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 6:19
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 6:19
- Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 6:19
- Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 6:19
- Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 6:19
- Sermons on Proverbs 6:19
Context — Warnings against Foolishness
17haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood,
18a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that run swiftly to evil,
19a false witness who gives false testimony, and one who stirs up discord among brothers.
20My son, keep your father’s commandment, and do not forsake your mother’s teaching. 21Bind them always upon your heart; tie them around your neck.Cross References
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| 1 | Proverbs 19:5 | A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who utters lies will not escape. |
| 2 | Proverbs 6:14 | With deceit in his heart he devises evil; he continually sows discord. |
| 3 | James 3:18 | Peacemakers who sow in peace reap the fruit of righteousness. |
| 4 | Proverbs 19:9 | A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who pours out lies will perish. |
| 5 | Psalms 27:12 | Do not hand me over to the will of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, breathing out violence. |
| 6 | Deuteronomy 19:16–20 | If a false witness testifies against someone, accusing him of a crime, both parties to the dispute must stand in the presence of the LORD, before the priests and judges who are in office at that time. The judges shall investigate thoroughly, and if the witness is proven to be a liar who has falsely accused his brother, you must do to him as he intended to do to his brother. So you must purge the evil from among you. Then the rest of the people will hear and be afraid, and they will never again do anything so evil among you. |
| 7 | James 3:14–16 | But if you harbor bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast in it or deny the truth. Such wisdom does not come from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every evil practice. |
| 8 | Proverbs 25:18 | Like a club or sword or sharp arrow is a man who bears false witness against his neighbor. |
| 9 | Proverbs 12:17 | He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit. |
| 10 | Proverbs 22:10 | Drive out the mocker, and conflict will depart; even quarreling and insults will cease. |
Proverbs 6:19 Summary
Proverbs 6:19 warns against two specific sins: being a false witness and stirring up discord among brothers. Being a false witness means lying or giving false testimony, which can hurt others and damage relationships, as seen in Deuteronomy 19:16-19. Stirring up discord means causing trouble or conflict among people, which can lead to the breakdown of relationships and communities, as warned against in Proverbs 6:17-18 and Ephesians 4:29-32. As believers, we are called to be truthful and honest, and to seek to build up and encourage others, rather than tearing them down, as taught in Ephesians 4:29-32 and Colossians 3:8-10.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of a false witness in Proverbs 6:19?
A false witness is someone who intentionally gives false testimony, which can lead to harm and injustice, as seen in Deuteronomy 19:16-19, where it is considered a serious offense against God and society.
How does stirring up discord among brothers relate to the other sins listed in Proverbs 6:17-19?
Stirring up discord among brothers is a sin that can lead to the breakdown of relationships and communities, much like the other sins listed, such as haughty eyes and a lying tongue, which can also cause harm and division, as warned against in Proverbs 6:17-18 and Ephesians 4:29-32.
What is the biblical view of discord and strife among believers?
The Bible teaches that believers should strive for unity and peace, as seen in Psalm 133:1 and Romans 12:18, and that discord and strife are works of the flesh, as listed in Galatians 5:19-21.
How can we apply Proverbs 6:19 to our daily lives?
We can apply this verse by being truthful and honest in our words and actions, and by seeking to build up and encourage others, rather than tearing them down, as taught in Ephesians 4:29-32 and Colossians 3:8-10.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I may be giving false testimony or stirring up discord in my own relationships, and how can I repent and change my behavior?
- How can I be a peacemaker and a force for unity in my community, as taught in Matthew 5:9 and Romans 12:18?
- What are some practical ways that I can seek to build up and encourage others, rather than tearing them down, as taught in 1 Thessalonians 5:11 and Hebrews 10:24-25?
- How can I cultivate a heart of love and compassion, rather than a heart that devises wicked schemes, as warned against in Proverbs 6:18 and Matthew 22:37-40?
Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 6:19
A false witness [that] speaketh lies,.... Or, "that speaketh lies, [even] a false witness" (f); and so this is distinguished from a lying tongue, the second of these evils: this is the sin of bearing
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 6:19
A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren. A false witness that speaketh lies - literally, 'blows out' or 'breathes out lies' (cf. Psalms 10:5, "He puffeth at them" - his enemies).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 6:19
That speaketh lies, to wit, in judgment; whereby this differs from the former lying, . Brethren; dear relations or friends.
Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 6:19
Proverbs 6:19 A false witness [that] speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.Ver. 19. A false witness that speaketh lies.] Heb., That blows abroad lies, - as with a pair of bellows; that vents them boldly and freely in open court, in the face of the country. These knights of the post can lend an oath for a need, as they did Jezebel against Naboth, and, like those in the history, will not stick to swear that their friend or foe was at Rome and Interamna both at once. God oft thundereth against such, to show his utter hatred of them, and hath threatened that the winged flying book, that is full of curses, within and without, shall overtake them ere they get home, and shall rest in the midst of their houses, to consume them with the timber thereof, and the stones thereof. And him that soweth discord.] Unity among brethren is fitly compared to a cable rope, which will not easily break; but if once cut asunder, it is hard to tie a knot upon it. What ill officers then are breedbates and boutefeus [firebrands]!
Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 6:19
19. See Proverbs 6:12; Proverbs 6:14 notes.
Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 6:19
AGAINST THE OF SEVEN HATEFUL THINGS, Proverbs 6:16-19.Here the teacher seeks to guard his charge against personal vices, as he had before against associational ones.16-19. Six things… yea, seven, are specified.
Sermons on Proverbs 6:19
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(Proverbs) ch.18:4 - 19:5 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the danger of building a crowd of admirers based on generosity, as it can hinder the growth of the body of Christ. The Bible warns that a fal |
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(Proverbs) ch.19:5 - 20:6 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the consequences of lying and the importance of following God's laws. He emphasizes that no one can escape the punishment for their sins, as |
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Some Indirect Ways of Lying by J.R. Miller | J.R. Miller addresses the various forms of untruthfulness, emphasizing that lies can be conveyed through tone, emphasis, and even statistics. He categorizes lies into three types: |
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Epistle 349 by George Fox | George Fox preaches about the importance of staying in the Lord's power to maintain His kingdom in righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit, free from the devil's influence |
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A Life of Peace by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of pursuing a life of peace in three key areas: peace with God inwardly, peace with all men, and peace in circumstances and relationships. It |
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From Whence Come Wars and Fightings Among You? by Aaron Hurst | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on James chapter 4 and encourages the audience to approach the Word of God in its entirety. He emphasizes the importance of not neglecting or by |
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Walking in Lowliness by Alan Martin | In this sermon, the preacher addresses the issue of speaking both blessings and curses from the same mouth. He emphasizes that this should not be the case, as a spring cannot produ |