Proverbs 14:25
A faythfull witnesse deliuereth soules: but a deceiptfull witnesse bryngeth foorth lyes.
Bible (Bishops')
In The King James Version
A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.
In Context
24Riches are as a crowne vnto the wise: but the ignoraunce of fooles is very foolishnesse.
26In the feare of the Lord is an assured strength: and his children are vnder a sure defence.
Cross References
Proverbs 12:17A iust man wyll tell the trueth and shewe the thyng that is ryght: but a false witnesse deceaueth.
Proverbs 19:5A false witnesse shall not be vnpunished: and he that speaketh lyes shall not escape.
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 →