Proverbs 14:5
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
An honest witness does not deceive, but a dishonest witness pours forth lies.
In context
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.
Proverbs 14:5 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- An honest witness does not deceive, but a dishonest witness pours forth lies.
- KJV King James Version
- A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.
- WEB World English Bible
- A truthful witness will not lie, but a false witness pours out lies.
- ASV American Standard Version
- A faithful witness will not lie; But a false witness uttereth lies.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- A faithful witness lieth not, And a false witness breatheth out lies.
- DBY Darby Translation
- A faithful witness will not lie; but a false witness uttereth lies.
- WBS Webster Bible
- A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.