Proverbs 14:25

A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 14:25

BSB
A truthful witness saves lives, but one who utters lies is deceitful.
AKJV
A true witness delivers souls: but a deceitful witness speaks lies.
CPDV
A faithful witness frees souls. And the chameleon utters lies.
ERV
A true witness delivereth souls: but he that uttereth lies causeth deceit.
NHEB
A truthful witness saves souls, but a false witness is deceitful.
SMT
A witness of truth delivers souls: and deceit will breathe out lies.

Commentary for Proverbs 14:25

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 14:25
Summary
Truthful testimony liberates; deceptive testimony harms
Event
Truth versus deceptive testimony
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom