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Proverbs 21:6

American Standard Version

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

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Proverbs 21:6 in other translations

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

Proverbs 21:6 · World English Bible

Proverbs 21:6 in context

  1. 4A high look, and a proud heart, Even the lamp of the wicked, is sin.
  2. 5The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; But every one that is hasty hasteth only to want.
  3. 6The getting of treasures by a lying tongue Is a vapor driven to and fro by them that seek death.
  4. 7The violence of the wicked shall sweep them away, Because they refuse to do justice.
  5. 8The way of him that is laden with guilt is exceeding crooked; But as for the pure, his work is right.