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