¹⁸ One who gives false witness against his neighbour is a hammer and a sword and a sharp arrow.

¹⁸ There are some whose uncontrolled talk is like the wounds of a sword, but the tongue of the wise makes one well again.

⁴ My soul is among lions; I am stretched out among those who are on fire, even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and whose tongue is a sharp sword.

⁸ His tongue is an arrow causing death; the words of his mouth are deceit: he says words of peace to his neighbour, but in his heart he is waiting secretly for him.

⁶ And the tongue is a fire; it is the power of evil placed in our bodies, making all the body unclean, putting the wheel of life on fire, and getting its fire from hell.

³ Their tongues are bent like a bow to send out false words: they have become strong in the land, but not for good faith: they go on from evil to evil, and they have no knowledge of me, says the Lord.

²⁸ Do not be a violent witness against your neighbour, or let your lips say what is false.

³ Their tongues are sharp like the tongue of a snake; the poison of snakes is under their lips. (Selah.)

³ What punishment will he give you? what more will he do to you, you false tongue?

⁴ Sharp arrows of the strong, and burning fire.

²¹ The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart; his words were softer than oil, but they were sharp swords.

² Purposing destruction, using deceit; your tongue is like a sharp blade.