Proverbs 14:5

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

King James Version
View Chapter

Other Translations for Proverbs 14:5

BSB
An honest witness does not deceive, but a dishonest witness pours forth lies.
AKJV
A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.
CPDV
A faithful witness will not lie. But a deceitful witness offers a lie.
ERV
A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness uttereth lies.
NHEB
A truthful witness will not lie, but a false witness pours out lies.
SMT
A witness of faithfulnesses will not lie: and a witness of falsehood will breathe out lies.

Commentary for Proverbs 14:5

Please note: this is not Scripture

These study resources are provided for informational purposes only. They reflect human interpretation, are subject to human error, and should not be considered divinely inspired or authoritative.

Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 14:5
Summary
Honest testimony speaks truth; false testimony speaks lies.
Event
Contrasting faithful and false witnesses
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom