Proverbs 6:14

6:14 he plots evil with perverse thoughts 1  in his heart,

he spreads contention 2  at all times.

Proverbs 6:19

6:19 a false witness who pours out lies, 3 

and a person who spreads discord 4  among family members. 5 

1 tn The noun is an adverbial accusative of manner, explaining the circumstances that inform his evil plans.

2 tn The word “contention” is from the root דִּין (din); the noun means “strife, contention, quarrel.” The normal plural form is represented by the Qere, and the contracted form by the Kethib.

3 sn The Lord hates perjury and a lying witness (e.g., Ps 40:4; Amos 2:4; Mic 1:4). This is a direct violation of the law (Exod 20).

4 sn Dissension is attributed in Proverbs to contentious people (21:9; 26:21; 25:24) who have a short fuse (15:8).

5 tn Heb “brothers,” although not limited to male siblings only. Cf. NRSV, CEV “in a family”; TEV “among friends.”