What is a…
maul in the Bible

In the King James Version of the Bible, “maul” is the translation of the Hebrew word mephits. Maul is an old name for a mallet, heavy hammer, club or war-club.

A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow. —Proverbs 25:18 KJV

New American Standard Bible tranlsation:

Like a club and a sword and a sharp arrow
Is a man who bears false witness against his neighbor. —Proverbs 25:18 NASB