Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

The getting of treasures by a lying tongue Is a vapor driven to and fro by them that seek death.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

He who gets stores of wealth by a false tongue, is going after what is only breath, and searching for death.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a fleeting breath of them that seek death.

World English Bible (WEB)

Getting treasures by a lying tongue Is a fleeting vapor for those who seek death.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

The making of treasures by a lying tongue, `Is' a vanity driven away of those seeking death.