Proverbs 6:19

A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.

Cross-reference

In Proverbs 6:14, the same 'stirs up conflict' phrase appears, linking both verses about those who sow discord.

Proverbs 12:17 contrasts a truthful witness with the false witness who utters deceit, the same liar here.

In Proverbs 25:18, false testimony is compared to a club, sword, and arrow, illustrating the destructive harm echoed in Proverbs 6:19.

Proverbs 19:9 adds that a false witness will perish, underscoring the fate of those who pour out lies.

Proverbs 19:5 says a false witness will not go unpunished, reinforcing the verdict on this abomination.

Proverbs 16:28 also describes a perverse person who stirs up conflict, directly echoing the latter half of this verse.

Proverbs 26:20 compares gossip to fuel for a fire, illustrating how conflict spreads — directly related to stirring up strife.

Proverbs 14:5 contrasts honest and false witnesses, directly echoing the 'false witness who pours out lies' from 6:19.

Proverbs 21:28 warns that a false witness will perish, reinforcing the fate of the liar in 6:19.

Proverbs 18:19 shows the result of stirring conflict—an offended brother becomes unyielding—expanding on 6:19's theme.

Proverbs 22:10 Related theme

Proverbs 22:10 shows that removing a mocker ends conflict — a practical solution to the discord mentioned here.

In Matthew 15:19, Jesus lists false testimony among heart-sins, aligning with Proverbs 6:19's list of abominations.

Matthew 26:59 shows the Sanhedrin seeking false witnesses against Jesus, a real-life instance of the sin Proverbs 6:19 hates.

3 John 1:10 Parallel

3 John 1:10 describes Diotrephes spreading malicious nonsense — a clear example of false witness and stirring conflict.

Acts 6:13 Parallel

Acts 6:13 records false witnesses against Stephen, directly illustrating the false witness Proverbs 6:19 condemns.

James 3:14-16 describes envy and selfish ambition causing disorder — the inner motives behind stirring up conflict.

James 3:18 Contrast

James 3:18 contrasts peacemakers who sow righteousness with those who stir up conflict — an opposite outcome.

Exodus 20:16 is the foundational commandment against false witness, which Proverbs 6:19 lists among God's hated sins.

Psalm 35:11 Parallel

Psalm 35:11 describes ruthless false witnesses accusing the psalmist, a scenario condemned in Proverbs 6:19.

Psalm 27:12 Parallel

Psalm 27:12 prays for deliverance from false witnesses who breathe violence, echoing the threat in Proverbs 6:19.

1 Kings 21:10–15 Historical context

1 Kings 21:10-15 narrates false witnesses killing Naboth, a dramatic example of the sin Proverbs 6:19 denounces.

Deuteronomy 19:16-20 prescribes punishment for malicious witnesses, reinforcing the serious condemnation in Proverbs 6:19.

Exodus 23:1 Parallel

Exodus 23:1 directly forbids spreading false reports and malicious witness, matching the false witness condemned in Proverbs 6:19.

1 Kings 21:13 Historical context

In 1 Kings 21:13, false witnesses condemn Naboth to death—a concrete example of the false witness and conflict stirred in Proverbs 6:19.

Ephesians 4:31 lists slander and brawling—the very sins of false witness and stirring conflict from 6:19.

James 3:6 Parallel

James 3:6 describes the tongue's destructive power, which includes lying and stirring conflict—directly illustrating 6:19.

Deuteronomy 5:20 is the ninth commandment against false testimony — the direct source for the 'false witness' part of this verse.

Jeremiah 9:4 describes deceit and slander among brothers, mirroring the false witness and conflict in 6:19.

2 Timothy 2:23 Related theme

2 Timothy 2:23 warns against foolish arguments that produce quarrels — a New Testament application of avoiding conflict.

Titus 3:2 Contrast

Titus 3:2 commands no slander and being peaceable—the opposite behaviors of the false witness and conflict-stirrer in 6:19.