Proverbs 14:5
A trustworthy witness doesn't lie, but a false witness is deceptive.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.
In Context
4Without oxen, the manger is empty, but a good harvest comes through the ox's strength.
Cross References
Exodus 23:1“You must not spread stories that are lies. You must not help bad people by giving evidence that's malicious.
1 Kings 22:12All the prophets were prophesying the same thing, saying, “Go ahead, attack Ramoth-gilead; you will be successful, for the Lord will hand it over to the king.”
Proverbs 12:17Whoever tells the truth is being honest, but a false witness tells lies.
Proverbs 14:25A truthful witness saves lives, but a false witness is treacherous.
Proverbs 19:9A false witness will be punished; people who tell lies will perish.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 14:5
4 Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox. Note, 1. The neglect of husbandry is the way to poverty: Where no oxen are, to till the ground and tread out the corn, the crib is empty, is clean; there is no straw for the cattle, and consequently no bread for the service of man. Scarcity is represented by cleanness of teeth, Amos iv. 6 . Where no oxen are there is nothing to be done at the ground, and then nothing to be had out of it; the crib indeed is clean from dung,… Read the whole commentary →