Nehr · Proverbs 21

Proverbs 21:6

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

Proverbs 21:6, King James Version
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World English Bible (WEB)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

The making of treasures by a lying tongue, <FI>Is<Fi> a vanity driven away of those seeking death.

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