Proverbs 21:6-7
Proverbs 21:6-7 King James Version (KJV)
The getting of treasures by a lying tongue Is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death. The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; Because they refuse to do judgment.
Proverbs 21:6-7 English Standard Version Revision 2016 (ESV)
The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor and a snare of death. The violence of the wicked will sweep them away, because they refuse to do what is just.
Proverbs 21:6-7 The Message (MSG)
Make it to the top by lying and cheating; get paid with smoke and a promotion—to death! The wicked get buried alive by their loot because they refuse to use it to help others.
Proverbs 21:6-7 King James Version (KJV)
The getting of treasures by a lying tongue Is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death. The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; Because they refuse to do judgment.
Proverbs 21:6-7 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
The acquisition of treasures by a lying tongue Is a fleeting vapor, the pursuit of death. The violence of the wicked will drag them away, Because they refuse to act with justice.
Proverbs 21:6-7 New Century Version (NCV)
Wealth that comes from telling lies vanishes like a mist and leads to death. The violence of the wicked will destroy them, because they refuse to do what is right.
Proverbs 21:6-7 American Standard Version (ASV)
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.
Proverbs 21:6-7 New International Version (NIV)
A fortune made by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor and a deadly snare. The violence of the wicked will drag them away, for they refuse to do what is right.
Proverbs 21:6-7 New King James Version (NKJV)
Getting treasures by a lying tongue Is the fleeting fantasy of those who seek death. The violence of the wicked will destroy them, Because they refuse to do justice.
Proverbs 21:6-7 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Acquiring treasures by a lying tongue Is a fleeting vapor, the seeking and pursuit of death. The violence of the wicked will [return to them and] drag them away [like fish caught in a net], Because they refuse to act with justice.
Proverbs 21:6-7 New Living Translation (NLT)
Wealth created by a lying tongue is a vanishing mist and a deadly trap. The violence of the wicked sweeps them away, because they refuse to do what is just.