Proverbs 14:5
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“An honest witness does not deceive, but a dishonest witness pours forth lies.”
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“An honest witness does not deceive, but a dishonest witness pours forth lies.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.”
King James Version · Public Domain“A faithful witness will not lie; But a false witness uttereth lies.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“A faithful witness lieth not, And a false witness breatheth out lies.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Proverbs 14:5 — 10 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Exodus 20:16You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
- Exodus 23:1“You shall not spread a false report. Do not join the wicked by being a malicious witness.
- 1 Kings 21:13And the two scoundrels came in and sat opposite Naboth, and these men testified against him before the people, saying, “Naboth has cursed both God and the king!” So they took him outside the city and stoned him to death.
- 1 Kings 22:12And all the prophets were prophesying the same, saying, “Go up to Ramoth-gilead and prosper, for the LORD will deliver it into the hand of the king.”
- Proverbs 6:19a false witness who gives false testimony, and one who stirs up discord among brothers.
- Proverbs 12:17He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.
- Proverbs 13:5The righteous hate falsehood, but the wicked bring shame and disgrace.
- Proverbs 14:25A truthful witness saves lives, but one who utters lies is deceitful.
- Proverbs 19:5A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who utters lies will not escape.
- Proverbs 19:9A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who pours out lies will perish.
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