Proverbs 14:25
A TRUE witness delivers souls, but he who utters lies [causes] deceit.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.
In Context
24The crown of the wise is their riches. The foolishness of fools is folly.
26In the fear of LORD is strong confidence, and his sons shall have a place of refuge.
Cross References
Proverbs 12:17He who utters truth shows forth righteousness, but a FALSE witness, deceit.
Proverbs 19:5A FALSE witness shall not be unpunished, and he who utters lies shall not escape.
Acts 20:26Therefore I solemnly declare to you this day, that I am clean from the blood of all men.
1 Timothy 4:1But the Spirit says expressly that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceitful spirits and doctrines of demons,
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 14:25
24 The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly. Observe, 1. If men be wise and good, riches make them so much the more honourable and useful: The crown of the wise is their riches; their riches make them to be so much the more respected, and give them the more authority and influence upon others. Those that have wealth, and wisdom to use it, will have a great opportunity of honouring God and doing good in the world. Wisdom is good without an inheritance, but better with it. 2. If… Read the whole commentary →