Proverbs 14:25
A truthful witness saves lives, but one who utters lies is deceitful.
Berean Standard Bible
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 wealth, but the effort of fools is folly.
26He who fears the LORD is secure in confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge.
Cross References
Proverbs 12:17He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.
Proverbs 19:5A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who utters lies will not escape.
Acts 20:26Therefore I testify to you this day that I am innocent of the blood of all men.
1 Timothy 4:1Now the Spirit expressly states that in later times some will abandon the faith to follow deceitful spirits and the teachings 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 →