Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.
A false
That soweth
General references
Bible References
A false
Proverbs 12:17
He who speaks truth [when he testifies] tells what is right,
But a false witness utters deceit [in court].
He who speaks truth [when he testifies] tells what is right,
But a false witness utters deceit [in court].
Proverbs 19:5
A false witness will not go unpunished,
And he who breathes out lies will not escape.
A false witness will not go unpunished,
And he who breathes out lies will not escape.
Proverbs 25:18
Like a club and a sword and a piercing arrow
Is a man who testifies falsely against his neighbor (acquaintance).
Like a club and a sword and a piercing arrow
Is a man who testifies falsely against his neighbor (acquaintance).
Exodus 20:16
“You shall not testify falsely [that is, lie, withhold, or manipulate the truth] against your neighbor (any person).
Exodus 23:1
“You shall not give a false report; you shall not join hands with the wicked to be a malicious witness [promoting wrong and violence].
Deuteronomy 19:16
If a malicious witness rises up against a man to [falsely] accuse him of wrongdoing,
1 Kings 21:10
and seat two worthless and unprincipled men opposite him, and have them testify against him, saying, ‘You cursed God and the king.’ Then take him out and stone him to death.”
Psalm 27:12
Do not give me up to the will of my adversaries,
For false witnesses have come against me;
They breathe out violence.
Do not give me up to the will of my adversaries,
For false witnesses have come against me;
They breathe out violence.
Psalm 35:11
Malicious witnesses rise up;
They ask me of things that I do not know.
Malicious witnesses rise up;
They ask me of things that I do not know.
Matthew 15:19 For out of the heart come evil thoughts and plans, murders, adulteries, sexual immoralities, thefts, false testimonies, slanders (verbal abuse, irreverent speech, blaspheming).
Matthew 26:59
Now the chief priests and the whole Council (Sanhedrin, Jewish High Court) tried to get false witnesses to testify against Jesus, so that they might [have a reason to] put Him to death.
Acts 6:13
They presented false witnesses who said, “This man never stops speaking against this holy place and the Law [of Moses];
That soweth
Proverbs 6:14
Who perversely in his heart plots trouble and evil continually;
Who spreads discord and strife.
Who perversely in his heart plots trouble and evil continually;
Who spreads discord and strife.
Proverbs 16:28
A perverse man spreads strife,
And one who gossips separates intimate friends.
A perverse man spreads strife,
And one who gossips separates intimate friends.
Proverbs 22:10
Drive out the scoffer, and contention will go away;
Even strife and dishonor will cease.
Drive out the scoffer, and contention will go away;
Even strife and dishonor will cease.
Proverbs 26:20
For lack of wood the fire goes out,
And where there is no whisperer [who gossips], contention quiets down.
For lack of wood the fire goes out,
And where there is no whisperer [who gossips], contention quiets down.
2 Timothy 2:23
But have nothing to do with foolish and ignorant speculations [useless disputes over unedifying, stupid controversies], since you know that they produce strife and give birth to quarrels.
James 3:14
But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not be arrogant, and [as a result] be in defiance of the truth.
3 John 1:9
I wrote something to the church; but Diotrephes, who loves to put himself first, does not accept what we say and refuses to recognize my authority.
General references
Deuteronomy 5:20
‘You shall not give false testimony [that is, lie, withhold, or manipulate the truth] against your neighbor (any person).
Proverbs 14:5
A faithful and trustworthy witness will not lie,
But a false witness speaks lies.
A faithful and trustworthy witness will not lie,
But a false witness speaks lies.