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Proverbs 14:5
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An honest witness does not deceive, but a false witness pours out lies.
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Proverbs 14:5 in Other Translations
KJV
5
A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.
ESV
5
A faithful witness does not lie, but a false witness breathes out lies.
NLT
5
An honest witness does not lie; a false witness breathes lies.
MSG
5
A true witness never lies; a false witness makes a business of it.
CSB
5
An honest witness does not deceive, but a dishonest witness utters lies.
Proverbs 14:5 In-Context
3
A fool’s mouth lashes out with pride, but the lips of the wise protect them.
4
Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but from the strength of an ox come abundant harvests.
5
An honest witness does not deceive, but a false witness pours out lies.
6
The mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.
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Stay away from a fool, for you will not find knowledge on their lips.
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Psalms 12:2
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Proverbs 6:19
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Proverbs 12:17
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