19 A false witness that speaketh lies, and him that raiseth up contentions among [a]brethren.

20 ¶ My son, keep thy father’s commandment, and forsake not thy mother’s instruction.

21 Bind them always upon thine [b]heart, and tie them about thy neck.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 6:19 Or, neighbors.
  2. Proverbs 6:21 Read Prov. 3:3.

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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