Proverbs 21:6

King James Version (KJV)

The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.

In context

4 An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin.

5 The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.

6 The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.

7 The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment.

8 The way of man is froward and strange: but as for the pure, his work is right.

KJV King James Version: The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.
WEB World English Bible: Getting treasures by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor for those who seek death.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: Making a fortune by a lying tongue is a vanishing mist, a deadly pursuit.
ASV American Standard Version: The getting of treasures by a lying tongue Is a vapor driven to and fro by them that seek death.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: The making of treasures by a lying tongue, [Is] a vanity driven away of those seeking death.
DBY Darby Translation: The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a fleeting breath of them that seek death.
WBS Webster Bible: The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro by them that seek death.