Proverbs 14:5

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Proverbs 14:5

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

An honest witness does not deceive, but a dishonest witness pours forth lies.

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KJV

King James Version

A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.

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WEB

World English Bible

A truthful witness will not lie, but a false witness pours out lies.

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ASV

American Standard Version

A faithful witness will not lie; But a false witness uttereth lies.

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Berean Literal Bible

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Proverbs 14

³ The proud speech of a fool brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.

⁴ Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but an abundant harvest comes through the strength of the ox.

⁵ An honest witness does not deceive, but a dishonest witness pours forth lies.

⁶ A mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.

⁷ Stay away from a foolish man; you will gain no knowledge from his speech.

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