Proverbs 25:18
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
A man that bears false witness against his neighbor is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.
American King James Version (AKJV)
A man that bears false witness against his neighbor is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.
American Standard Version (ASV)
A man that beareth false witness against his neighbor Is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
One who gives false witness against his neighbour is a hammer and a sword and a sharp arrow.
Webster's Revision
A man that beareth false witness against his neighbor is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.
World English Bible
A man who gives false testimony against his neighbor is like a club, a sword, or a sharp arrow.
English Revised Version (ERV)
A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.
Definitions for Proverbs 25:18
Barnes's Proverbs 25:18 Bible Commentary
Maul - A heavy sledge hammer. The word is connected with "malleus:" its diminutive "mallet" is still in use.
Wesley's Proverbs 25:18 Bible Commentary
25:18 A sword - Is as cruel and pernicious as any instrument of death.
