Old Testament · Wisdom
Proverbs 6:17
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A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,
About Proverbs 6:17
Few verses address What the Bible Says About Lying as directly as Proverbs 6:17. This Old Testament passage from the wisdom of Proverbs has become a cornerstone of biblical teaching on the subject, treasured for its precision and pastoral warmth.
Related Verses
- Exodus 20:16
“Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.”
- Leviticus 19:11
“Ye shall not steal, neither deal falsely, neither lie one to another.”
- Proverbs 12:22
“Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are his delight.”
- Proverbs 19:9
“A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.”
- Colossians 3:9
“Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;”
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How to Apply Proverbs 6:17
Pray through Proverbs 6:17 slowly, pausing at each phrase. Journal what God highlights regarding on the theme of What the Bible Says About Lying. Commit to one concrete application over the next seven days, and revisit your notes at the end of the week to see how your perspective has shifted through the lens of this passage.