18 A heart that devises (A)wicked plans,
(B)Feet that run rapidly to evil,
19 A (C)false witness who declares lies,
And one who [a](D)spreads strife among brothers.

20 (E)My son, comply with the commandment of your father,
And do not ignore the [b]teaching of your mother;

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 6:19 Lit sends out
  2. Proverbs 6:20 Or law

18         a heart that devises wicked schemes,
        feet that are quick to rush into evil,(A)
19         a false witness(B) who pours out lies(C)
        and a person who stirs up conflict in the community.(D)

Warning Against Adultery

20 My son,(E) keep your father’s command
    and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.(F)

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