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Proverbs 21:6

The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.
Proverbs 21:6 · King James Version

In other versions

  • The getting of treasures by a lying tongue Is a vapor driven to and fro by them that seek death.

    ASV

  • He who gets stores of wealth by a false tongue, is going after what is only breath, and searching for death.

    BBE

  • The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a fleeting breath of them that seek death.

    DBY

  • Getting treasures by a lying tongue Is a fleeting vapor for those who seek death.

    WEB

  • The making of treasures by a lying tongue, `Is' a vanity driven away of those seeking death.

    YLT

  • The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed back and forth of them that seek death.

    ENG

  • The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro by them that seek death.

    WBT

  • Making a fortune by a lying tongue is a vanishing mist, a deadly pursuit.

    BSB

In context

4An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin.

5The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.

6The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.

7The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment.

8The way of man is froward and strange: but as for the pure, his work is right.

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