Proverbs 25:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 25:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 25:18 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 25:18 — KJV
“A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.”
— Proverbs 25:18 (KJV)
Proverbs 25:18 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 25:18
“Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.”
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“Neither shalt thou bear false witness against thy neighbour.”
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“If a false witness rise up against any man to testify against him that which is wrong; that...: or, falling away”
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“And the judges shall make diligent inquisition: and, behold, if the witness be a false witness, and hath testified falsely against his brother;”
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“And thou hast filled me with wrinkles, which is a witness against me: and my leanness rising up in me beareth witness to my face.”
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