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19 a false witness snorting lies,
    and someone sowing quarrels between brothers.

Parental Counsel about Immorality

20 Keep your father’s commands, my son,
    and never forsake your mother’s rules,[a]
21 by binding them to your heart continuously,
    fastening them around your neck.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 6:20 Or laws

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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