TOPICAL PROVERBS

by Grant Hodges

Wisdom for the Children of the King

DECEPTION

NIV
6:16 - There are six things the Lord hates, seven that are detestable to him:
6:17 - haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood,
6:18 - a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil,
6:19 - a false witness who pours out lies and a man who stirs up dissension among brothers.
10:10 - He who winks maliciously causes grief, and a chattering fool comes to ruin.
10:18 - He who conceals his hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool.
12:20 - There is deceit in the hearts of those who plot evil, but joy for those who promote peace.
12:22 - The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in men who are truthful.
13:5 - The righteous hate what is false, but the wicked bring shame and disgrace.
14:5 - A truthful witness does not deceive, but a false witness pours out lies.
14:8 - The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways, but the folly of fools is deception.
17:7 - Arrogant lips are unsuited to a fool-- how much worse lying lips to a ruler!
19:5 - A false witness will not go unpunished, and he who pours out lies will not go free.
19:9 - A false witness will not go unpunished, and he who pours out lies will perish.
20:17 - Food gained by fraud tastes sweet to a man, but he ends up with a mouth full of gravel.
21:6 - A fortune made by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor and a deadly snare.
21:28 - A false witness will perish, and whoever listens to him will be destroyed forever.
26:18 - Like a madman shooting firebrands or deadly arrows,
26:19 - is a man who deceives his neighbor and says, "I was only joking!"
26:24 - A malicious man disguises himself with his lips, but in his heart he harbors deceit.
26:25 - Though his speech is charming, do not believe him, for seven abominations fill his heart.
26:26 - His malice may be concealed by deception, but his wickedness will be exposed in the assembly.
26:28 - A lying tongue hates those it hurts, and a flattering mouth works ruin.
27:6 - Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses.
29:12 - If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials become wicked.
29:13 - The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The Lord gives sight to the eyes of both.

NASB
6:16 - There are six things which the LORD hates, yes, seven which are an abomination to Him:
6:17 - Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,
6:18 - A heart that devises wicked plans, feet that run rapidly to evil,
6:19 - A false witness who utters lies, and one who spreads strife among brothers.
10:10 - He who winks the eye causes trouble, and a babbling fool will be ruined.
10:18 - He who conceals hatred has lying lips, and he who spreads slander is a fool.
12:20 - Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but counselors of peace have joy.
12:22 - Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.
13:5 - A righteous man hates falsehood, but a wicked man acts disgustingly and shamefully
14:5 - A trustworthy witness will not lie, but a false witness utters lies.
14:8 - The wisdom of the sensible is to understand his way, but the foolishness of fools is deceit.
17:7 - Excellent speech is not fitting for a fool, much less are lying lips to a prince.
19:5 - A false witness will not go unpunished, and he who tells lies will not escape.
19:9 - A false witness will not go unpunished, and he who tells lies will perish.
20:17 - Bread obtained by falsehood is sweet to a man but afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel.
21:6 - The acquisition of treasures by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor, the pursuit of death.
21:28 - A false witness will perish, but the man who listens to the truth will speak forever.
26:18 - Like a madman who throws firebrands, arrows and death,
26:19 - So is the man who deceives his neighbor, and says, "Was I not joking?"
26:24 - He who hates disguises it with his lips, but he lays up deceit in his heart.
26:25 - When he speaks graciously, do not believe him, for there are seven abominations in his heart.
26:26 - Though his hatred covers itself with guile, his wickedness will be revealed before the assembly.
26:28 - A lying tongue hates those it crushes, and a flattering mouth works ruin.
27:6 - Faithful are the wounds of a friend, but deceitful are the kisses of an enemy.
29:12 - If a ruler pays attention to falsehood, all his ministers become wicked.
29:13 - The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: the LORD gives light to the eyes of both.

KJV
6:16 - These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:
6:17 - A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,
6:18 - An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,
6:19 - A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.
10:10 - He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall.
10:18 - He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.
12:20 - Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
12:22 - Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.
13:5 - A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.
14:5 - A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.
14:8 - The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.
17:7 - Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.
19:5 - A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape.
19:9 - A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.
20:17 - Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.
21:6 - The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.
21:28 - A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.
26:18 - As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,
26:19 - So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?
26:24 - He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him;
26:25 - When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart.
26:26 - Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be showed before the whole congregation.
26:28 - A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.
27:6 - Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
29:12 - If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.
29:13 - The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.


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