Proverbs 12:17 — Word Study
WLCיָפִ֣יחַ אֱ֭מוּנָה יַגִּ֣יד צֶ֑דֶק וְעֵ֖ד שְׁקָרִ֣ים מִרְמָֽה׃
BSA[He who] speakspûwach▸ [utters, breathes out] the truthʼĕmûwnâh [faithfulness] declaresnâgad▸ [tells, testifies] what is righttsedeq [righteousness] but a falsesheqer [deceitful, dishonest] witnessʻêd [testifier, one who gives testimony] [speaks] deceitmirmâh [tells, gives out, deception, falsehood]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| יָפִ֣יחַ | he breathes out | Verb, Qal, imperfect third person masculine singular |
| אֱ֭מוּנָה | faithfulness | Noun common, feminine singular absolute |
| יַגִּ֣יד | he declares | Verb, Hiphil, imperfect third person masculine singular |
| צֶ֑דֶק | righteousness | Noun common, masculine singular absolute |
| וְעֵ֖ד | and a witness of | Conjunction, noun common masculine singular construct |
| שְׁקָרִ֣ים | lies | Noun common, masculine plural absolute |
| מִרְמָֽה׃ | deceit | Noun common, feminine singular absolute |
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| BSB | He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit. |
| KJV | He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit. |
| ASV | He that uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness; But a false witness, deceit. |
| YLT | Whoso uttereth faithfulness declareth righteousness, And a false witness — deceit. |
| WEB | He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies. |
| BBE | The breathing out of true words gives knowledge of righteousness; but a false witness gives out deceit. |
The translations agree on the meanings of יָפִ֣יחַ and שְׁקָרִ֣ים — see How Translations Differ.
The sentence features two main clauses connected by a conjunction, clearly contrasting the actions of the truthful speaker with those of the false witness.
6 commentators on this verse
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Deep Study — Proverbs 12:17
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Context — Wisdom on Truth and Deceitgenerated
Proverbs 12:17 presents a clear distinction between the one who speaks truthfully and the one who gives false testimony. This verse is situated within a broader discourse on the importance of integrity and the consequences of dishonesty, as seen in the surrounding verses that highlight the contrast between wise and foolish behavior.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proverbs 14:5–25 | An honest witness does not deceive, but a dishonest witness pours forth lies. |
| 2 | 1 Samuel 22:14–15 | Ahimelech answered the king, “Who among all your servants is as faithful as David, the king’s son-in-law, the captain of your bodyguard who is honored in your house? |
| 3 | Proverbs 6:19 | a false witness who gives false testimony, and one who stirs up discord among brothers. |
| 4 | Proverbs 19:5–28 | A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who utters lies will not escape. |
| 5 | Proverbs 21:28 | A lying witness will perish, but the man who listens to truth will speak forever. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 10 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — יָפִ֣יחַ, ya.Fi.achgenerated
The verb יָפִ֣יחַ (ya.Fi.ach) is derived from the root פּוּחַ (puwach), meaning to breathe or blow. It conveys the act of speaking or declaring, emphasizing the act of uttering truth. The parsing indicates it is a Qal imperfect verb, third person masculine singular, suggesting an ongoing action of speaking.
In this context, it emphasizes the act of openly declaring truth, which aligns with the moral teaching of the verse. The speaker is portrayed as someone who breathes out truth, indicating sincerity and faithfulness.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, which uses speaks the truth and speaks deceit.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The verse contains two main clauses that contrast the actions of the truthful speaker and the false witness. The first clause, led by the verb יָפִ֣יחַ (ya.Fi.ach), describes the act of declaring truth, while the second clause introduces the false witness with the verb שְׁקָרִ֣ים (she.ka.Rim), indicating deceit.
The structure emphasizes the dichotomy between truth and falsehood, with the subject of each clause clearly defined, allowing for a direct comparison of their actions.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates יָפִ֣יחַ as ἐπιδεικνυμένην, which carries the meaning of demonstrating or showing. This choice suggests an interpretive angle, emphasizing not just the act of speaking but also the act of making truth evident to others.
This rendering in the Septuagint highlights the importance of truth being publicly declared, aligning with the moral implications found in the Hebrew text.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Proverbs 12:17 teaches that speaking the truth is important and leads to what is right, while lying brings about deceit. This verse encourages honesty and warns against the dangers of false testimony.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
To speak the truth means to declare what is accurate and honest, reflecting integrity in one's words and actions.
A false witness is deceitful because they provide false testimony, which can mislead others and cause harm.
This verse connects righteousness to truthfulness, suggesting that declaring what is right is rooted in speaking the truth.
The consequences of deceit can lead to mistrust and harm, contrasting with the stability that truthfulness brings.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what ways can I ensure that I speak the truth in my daily interactions?
- How can I recognize when I might be tempted to speak deceitfully?
- What are the impacts of honesty and dishonesty on my relationships?
- How does this verse encourage me to reflect on my own testimony and integrity?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
Bede comments on the moral implications of this verse, discussing the nature of promises and the consequences of failing to uphold truth.
There is one who promises, etc. Some promise obedience to the truth, but when frightening or tempting trial provides an obstacle, they desert what they had begun, but their conscience pricks them as with a sword for their promise.Early Church Fathers on Proverbs 12 →
Commentators on this verse — 6 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Proverbs 12:17 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible[He that] speaketh truth showeth forth righteousness,.... He that "blows" or "breathes out truth" (d), as the word signifies; that utters it freely and fully without any hesitation; that speaks
Read John Gill on Proverbs 12 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryHe that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit. (He that) speaketh (literally, breatheth; Hebrew, yaphiach) truth showeth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
Read Robert Jamieson on Proverbs 12 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleHe that speaketh truth, Heb. He that will speak truth, i.e. he who accustometh himself to speak truth in common conversation; for the future tense in the Hebrew tongue oft notes a continued act or habit. Showeth forth righteousness, to wit, as a witness in public judgment; he will speak nothing but what is true and just; you may depend upon his testimony. But a false witness deceit; he who useth himself to lying in his common talk will use falsehood and deceit in judgment.
Read Matthew Poole on Proverbs 12 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsProverbs 12:17 [He that] speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.Ver. 17. He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness.] Will be ready to help the truth in necessity, and will do it boldly, as the word signifies - even with a courage not budging, for "Charity rejoiceth not in unrighteousness, hut rejoiceth in the truth." But a false witness uttereth deceit.] Coloureth his sycophancies with plausible pretences, and faceth down an untruth. "The proud have forged a lie against me." The Hebrew hath it, Assuunt mendacium mendacio, They eke out one lie with another; they are loud and lewd liars; as Egesippus saith of Pilate, that he was Vir nequam et parvi…
Read John Trapp on Proverbs 12 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleThe thought which lies below the surface is that of the inseparable union between truth and justice. The end does not justify the means, and only he who breathes and utters truth makes the righteous cause clear.
Read Albert Barnes on Proverbs 12 →Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible17. Speaketh — Hebrew, breathes forth. Truth — Makes an honest and faithful statement. Showeth forth — Publishes or establishes. Righteousness — A just cause.
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on Proverbs 12 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
Every translation on this page is a decision someone had to make and commit to. Read down a column and you see one translator's judgement; read across a row and you see the range the Greek actually allows. The BSB is the wording the rest of this page is measured against, so it is listed first.
Modern formal
He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.
He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.
He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.
The faithful witness tells what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.
Tyndale line
He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
He that uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness; But a false witness, deceit.
He that uttereth truth sheweth forth righteousness, but a false witness deceit.
He that speaketh truth showeth forth righteousness: but a false witness, deceit.
He that speaketh trueth, will shewe righteousnes: but a false witnes vseth deceite.
Strictly literal
He that uttereth truth sheweth forth righteousness; but a false witness deceit.
Whoso uttereth faithfulness declareth righteousness, And a false witness — deceit.
Whoever utters faithfulness declares righteousness, || And a false witness—deceit.
He that uttereth truth announceth righteousness; but a false witness, deceit.
The one who speaks the truth says what is right, but a false witness tells lies.
From the Latin
He that speaketh that which he knoweth, sheweth forth justice: but he that lieth, is a deceitful witness.
Simplified
Whoever tells the truth is being honest, but a false witness tells lies.
The breathing out of true words gives knowledge of righteousness; but a false witness gives out deceit.
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text and the Septuagint agree closely in their wording, with all seven words matched. This suggests a consistent understanding of the verse across these ancient texts, affirming the importance of truthfulness and the condemnation of deceit.
יָפִ֣יחַ אֱ֭מוּנָה יַגִּ֣יד צֶ֑דֶק וְעֵ֖ד שְׁקָרִ֣ים מִרְמָֽה׃
7 of the 7 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
This is a map of two things, both counted rather than judged. Company kept: which words stand within three words of each of these, anywhere in the Hebrew Bible — the thicker the line, the more often the pair meet compared with chance. Built from: the words a word is made out of, taken from its own Strong’s entry. It is not a map of meaning: nothing here claims two words mean the same thing. Click any circle to see the numbers behind it.
Lexicons — every word in Proverbs 12:17
One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.
Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
פּוּחַ (puwach) is a primitive root meaning to breathe or blow. It encompasses actions such as puffing, fanning, and uttering, and can also imply excitement or inflaming. The verb appears in various forms, including Qal and Hiphil, indicating different nuances like causing to exhale or expressing wrath.
[פּוּחַ] vb. breathe, blow
Qal until the day breathes, i.e. grows cool
Hiph.
cause garden to exhale
puff, snort, against
with the fire of my wrath will I blow against thee
excite, inflame city
puff = pant for it
breathe out, utter
base
H6315 פּוּחַ
6315 puwach poo'akh
a primitive root; to puff, i.e. blow with the breath or air;
hence, to fan (as a breeze), to utter, to kindle (a fire), to
scoff:--blow (upon), break, puff, bring into a snare, speak,
utter.
פּוּחַ (pu.ach) — to breathe.
1) to breathe, blow
1a) (Qal) to breathe
1b) (Hiphil)
1b1) to cause to exhale or breathe
1b2) to puff, snort
1b3) to excite, inflame
1b4) to puff, pant for it
1b5) to breathe out, utter
1b6) to blow, blast
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms — Verb · Qal · imperfect third person masculine singularHVqi3ms
The Hebrew word אֱמוּנָה (*emuwnah*) is built from the root of H529, indicating concepts of firmness and steadfastness. It encompasses meanings such as fidelity, trust, and stability. The entries consistently highlight its moral implications, particularly in relation to faithfulness.
אֱמוּנָה n.f. firmness, steadfastness, fidelity
lit. firmness, steadiness
steadfastness
faithfulness, trust
base
H530 אֱמוּנָה firmness, steadfastness, fidelity . lit. firmness, steadiness
. steadfastness
. faithfulness, trust
530 'emuwnah em-oo-naw'); or (shortened) >emunah {em-oo-naw'
feminine of 529; literally firmness; figuratively security;
morally fidelity:--faith(-ful, -ly, -ness, (man)), set
office, stability, steady, truly, truth, verily.
see HEBREW for 0529
אֱמוּנָה (e.mu.nah) — faithfulness.
firmness, fidelity, steadfastness, steadiness
N-fs — Noun common · feminine singular absoluteHNcfsa
An infinite attribute of Jehovah; adapted to make perfect both the confidence of those who believe his word and rely on his promises, and the despair of those who doubt his word and defy his threatenings, De 28:26 Nu 23:19 Ps 89:33-34 Heb 10:23.
→ EXHORTATION TO Ps 12:1; 31:23; Pr 20:6; 28:20; Mt 10:22; 24:45-47; 25:14-23; Lu 12:42-44; 16:10-12; 19:12-27; 1Co 4:2; Re 2:10
See OBEDIENCE, EXHORTATION TO
See PERSEVERANCE
See MINISTERS, FAITHFUL
See REPROOF, FAITHFULNESS IN
→ INSTANCES OF
Abraham Ga 3:9
Moses Heb 3:5
David 2Sa 22:22-25
Elijah 1Ki 19:10,14
נָגַד (nagad) is a Hebrew verb meaning to declare or tell, with implications of being conspicuous or manifesting something. It covers a range of meanings including to announce, report, and make known, often through spoken word. The entries indicate that it can also mean to expose or predict, and in the Hophil form, it refers to something being told or reported.
[נָגַד] 363 vb. be conspicuous
Hiph. declare, tell
Hoph. be told, announced, reported
base
H5046 נָגַד be conspicuous . declare, tell
. be told, announced, reported
5046 nagad naw-gad'
a primitive root; properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out
opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest;
figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one
present); specifically, to expose, predict, explain,
praise:--bewray, X certainly, certify, declare(-ing),
denounce, expound, X fully, messenger, plainly, profess,
rehearse, report, shew (forth), speak, X surely, tell, utter.
נָגַד (na.gad) — to tell.
1) to be conspicuous, tell, make known
1a) (Hiphil) to tell, declare
1a1) to tell, announce, report
1a2) to declare, make known, expound
1a3) to inform of
1a4) to publish, declare, proclaim
1a5) to avow, acknowledge, confess
1a5a) messenger (participle)
1b) (Hophal) to be told, be announced, be reported
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms — Verb · Hiphil · imperfect third person masculine singularHVhi3ms
צֶ֫דֶק (tsedeq) refers to concepts of rightness and righteousness, encompassing moral, legal, and natural dimensions. It includes justice in governance, ethical correctness, and vindication in disputes. The term also suggests prosperity and deliverance, particularly in relation to God's covenant and the Messianic king. The entries consistently emphasize its broad application in both personal and societal contexts.
צֶ֫דֶק n.m. rightness, righteousness
what is right, just, normal; rightness, justness, of weights and measures
righteousness, in government
righteousness, justice, in a case or cause
rightness, in speech
righteousness, as ethically right
righteousness, as vindicated, justification in controversy with enemies and troubles, deliverance, victory, prosperity
base
H6664 צֶ֫דֶק rightness, righteousness . what is right, just, normal; rightness, justness, of weights and measures
. righteousness, in government
. righteousness, justice, in a case or cause
. rightness, in speech
. righteousness, as ethically right
. righteousness, as vindicated, justification in controversy with enemies and troubles, deliverance, victory, prosperity
6664 tsedeq tseh'-dek
from 6663; the right (natural, moral or legal); also
(abstractly) equity or (figuratively) prosperity:--X even, (X
that which is altogether) just(-ice), ((un-))right(-eous)
(cause, -ly, - ness).
see HEBREW for 06663
צֶ֫דֶק (tse.deq) — righteousness.
1) justice, rightness, righteousness
1a) what is right or just or normal, rightness, justness (of weights and measures)
1b) righteousness (in government)
1b1) of judges, rulers, kings
1b2) of law
1b3) of Davidic king, Messiah
1b4) of Jerusalem as seat of just government
1b5) of God's attribute
1c) righteousness, justice (in case or cause)
1d) rightness (in speech)
1e) righteousness (as ethically right)
1f) righteousness (as vindicated), justification (in controversy), deliverance, victory, prosperity
1f1) of God as covenant-keeping in redemption
1f2) in name of Messianic king
1f3) of people enjoying salvation
1f4) of Cyrus
צֶ֫דֶק (tse.deq) — Righteousness.
This name means justice, righteousness
Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular absoluteHNcmsa
ri'-chus-nes (tsaddiq, adjective, "righteous," or occasionally "just" tsedheq, noun, occasionally = "riahteousness," occasionally = "justice"; dikaios, adjective, dikaiosune, noun, from dike, whose first meaning seems to have been "custom"; the general use suggested conformity to a standard: righteousness, "the state of him who is such as he ought to be" (Thayer)):
1. Double Aspect of Righteousness: Changing and Permanent
2. Social Customs and Righteousness
3. Changing Conception of Character of God: Obligations of Power
4. Righteousness as Inner
5. Righteousness as Social
6. Righteousness as Expanding in Content with Growth in Ideals of Human Worth
LITERATURE
1. Double Aspect of Righteousness: Changing and Permanent:
In Christian thought the idea of righteousness contains both a permanent and a changing element. The fixed element is the will to do right; the changing factor is the conception of…
Righteousness
See JUSTIFICATION.
Rectitude, justice, holiness; an essential perfection of God’s character, Job 36:3; Isa 51:5-8; Joh 17:25; and of his administration, Ge 18:25; Ro 3:21,22; 10:3. It is the wonder of grace that as the righteous guardian of the law, he can acquit the unrighteous. "The righteousness of Christ" includes his spotless holiness, his perfect obedience the law demands; and "the righteousness of faith" is that imputed to the sinner who believes in Christ. With reference to personal character, righteousness is used both for uprightness between man and man, and for true religion,
עֵד (ed) means 'witness' and encompasses both the act of witnessing and the person who testifies. It is derived from a root suggesting emphatic affirmation. The term can refer to evidence of things or to individuals providing testimony.
עֵד 69 n.m. witness (prob. fr. reiterating, hence emphatically affirming)
witness, testimony, evidence, of things
witness, a person
base
H5707 עֵד witness (prob. fr. reiterating, hence emphatically affirming) . witness, testimony, evidence, of things
. witness, a person
5707 `ed ayd
contracted from 5749 ; concretely, a witness; abstractly,
testimony; specifically, a recorder, i.e. prince:--witness.
see HEBREW for 05749
עֵד (ed) — witness.
1) witness
1a) witness, testimony, evidence (of things)
1b) witness (of people)
Conj | N-ms — Conjunction · noun common masculine singular constructHC/Ncmsc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
שֶׁ֫קֶר (sheqer) refers to deception, falsehood, and disappointment. It encompasses various forms of deceit, including fraud and wrongful testimony. The word is built from the root associated with untruths and can imply sham or lying. It is used in contexts involving false prophets and general dishonesty.
שֶׁ֫קֶר 113 n.m. deception, disappointment, falsehood
deception, what deceives, disappoints, and betrays one
deceit, fraud, wrong
injurious falsehood, in testimony
falsity, of false or self-deceived prophets
lie, falsehood, in gen.
base
H8267 שֶׁ֫קֶר deception, disappointment, falsehood . deception, what deceives, disappoints, and betrays one
. deceit, fraud, wrong
. injurious falsehood, in testimony
. falsity, of false or self-deceived prophets
. lie, falsehood, in gen.
8267 sheqer sheh'-ker
from 8266; an untruth; by implication, a sham (often
adverbial):--without a cause, deceit(-ful),
false(-hood, -ly), feignedly, liar, + lie, lying, vain
(thing), wrongfully.
see HEBREW for 08266
שֶׁ֫קֶר (she.qer) — deception.
1) lie, deception, disappointment, falsehood
1a) deception (what deceives or disappoints or betrays one)
1b) deceit, fraud, wrong
1b1) fraudulently, wrongfully (as adverb)
1c) falsehood (injurious in testimony)
1c1) testify falsehood, false oath, swear falsely
1d) falsity (of false or self-deceived prophets)
1e) lie, falsehood (in general)
1e1) false tongue
1f) in vain
N-mp — Noun common · masculine plural absoluteHNcmpa
מִרְמָה (mirmah) refers to deceit or treachery. It is derived from the root word meaning to deceive and encompasses concepts like fraud, guile, and craftiness. The term appears in contexts that highlight dishonesty and trickery.
מִרְמָה n.f. deceit, treachery
base
H4820 מִרְמָה deceit, treachery
4820 mirmah meer-maw'
from 7411 in the sense of deceiving; fraud:--craft,
deceit(-ful, -fully), false, feigned, guile, subtilly,
treachery.
see HEBREW for 07411
מִרְמָה (mir.mah) — deceit.
deceit, treachery
N-fs — Noun common · feminine singular absoluteHNcfsa
de-set' (mirmah; (dolos)): The intentional misleading or beguiling of another; in Scripture represented as a companion of many other forms of wickedness, as cursing (Ps 10:7), hatred (Pr 26:24), theft, covetousness, adultery, murder (Mr 7:22; Ro 1:29). The Revised Version (British and American) introduces the word in Pr 14:25; 2Th 2:10; but in such passages as Ps 55:11; Pr 20:17; 26:26; 1Th 2:3, renders a…