American Standard Version
"The getting of treasures by a lying tongue Is a vapor driven to and fro by them that seek death. "
— Proverbs 21:6, American Standard Version
“The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.”
“Getting treasures by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor for those who seek death.”
“Making a fortune by a lying tongue is like a vapor driven back and forth; they seek death.”
“He that gathereth treasures by a lying tongue, is vain and foolish, and shall stumble upon the snares of death.”
“The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.”
To do righteousness and justice Is more acceptable to Jehovah than sacrifice.
A high look, and a proud heart, Eventhe lamp of the wicked, is sin.
The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; But every one that is hastyhastethonly to want.
The getting of treasures by a lying tongue Is a vapor driven to and fro by them that seek death.
The violence of the wicked shall sweep them away, Because they refuse to do justice.
The way of him that is laden with guilt is exceeding crooked; But as for the pure, his work is right.
It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, Than with a contentious woman in a wide house.