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19 a man bringing forth leasing, a false witness; and him that soweth discord among brethren. (a liar, that is, a false witness; and he who soweth discord among brothers, or among friends.)

20 My son, keep the commandments of thy father; and forsake [thou] not the law of thy mother. (My son, obey thy father’s commands; and do not thou abandon thy mother’s instructions.)

21 Bind thou those continually in thine heart; and encompass to thy throat. (Bind thou them continually to thy heart; and tie them about thy neck.)

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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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