Verse Comparison: Proverbs 25:18
American Standard Version
A man that beareth false witness against his neighbor Is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.
Amplified® Bible
A man who bears false witness against his neighbor is like a heavy sledgehammer and a sword and a sharp arrow.
Contemporary English Version
Telling lies about friends is like attacking them with clubs and swords and sharp arrows.
Darby English Version
A maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow, is a man that beareth false witness against his neighbour.
Good News Bible
A false accusation is as deadly as a sword, a club, or a sharp arrow.
King James Version
A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.
New American Standard Bible
{Like} a club and a sword and a sharp arrow Is a man who bears false witness against his neighbor.
New International Version
Like a club or a sword or a sharp arrow
is the man who gives false testimony against his neighbor.
New King James Version
A man who bears false witness against his neighbor
Is like a club, a sword, and a sharp arrow.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
A man who bears false witness against his neighbor resembles a club and a sword and a sharp arrow
Revised Standard Version
A man who bears false witness against his neighbor is like a war club, or a sword, or a sharp arrow.
Young's Literal Translation
A maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow, `Is' the man testifying against his neighbour a false testimony.
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