Proverbs 14:5
World English Bible (WEB)
A truthful witness will not lie, but a false witness pours out lies.
In context
3 The fool’s talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.
4 Where no oxen are, the crib is clean, but much increase is by the strength of the ox.
5 A truthful witness will not lie, but a false witness pours out lies.
6 A scoffer seeks wisdom, and doesn’t find it, but knowledge comes easily to a discerning person.
7 Stay away from a foolish man, for you won’t find knowledge on his lips.
Proverbs 14:5 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- A truthful witness will not lie, but a false witness pours out lies.
- KJV King James Version
- A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- An honest witness does not deceive, but a dishonest witness pours forth 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.