Proverbs 14:25
A truthful witness saves lives, but a false witness is treacherous.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.
In Context
24The wise are rewarded with wealth, but stupid people are rewarded with stupidity.
26People who honor the Lord are completely safe; he will protect their children.
Cross References
Proverbs 12:17Whoever tells the truth is being honest, but a false witness tells lies.
Proverbs 19:5A false witness will be punished; liars won't get away with their lies.
Acts 20:26So I declare to you today that I am not responsible if anyone is lost.
1 Timothy 4:1However, the Spirit very clearly explains that in the last times some will abandon their trust in God, and will listen to deceptive spirits and beliefs that come from 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 →