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19 A false witness that [a]uttereth lies,
And he that [b]soweth discord among brethren.

20 My son, keep the commandment of thy father,
And forsake not the [c]law of thy mother:
21 Bind them continually upon thy heart;
Tie them about thy neck.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 6:19 Hebrew breatheth out.
  2. Proverbs 6:19 Hebrew letteth loose.
  3. Proverbs 6:20 Or, teaching

19         a false witness(A) who pours out lies(B)
        and a person who stirs up conflict in the community.(C)

Warning Against Adultery

20 My son,(D) keep your father’s command
    and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.(E)
21 Bind them always on your heart;
    fasten them around your neck.(F)

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