Proverbs 14:25
A true witness is delivering souls, || And a deceitful one breathes out lies.
Literal Standard 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 wealth, || The folly of fools [is] folly.
26Strong confidence [is] in the fear of YHWH, || And there is a refuge to His sons.
Cross References
Proverbs 12:17Whoever utters faithfulness declares righteousness, || And a false witness—deceit.
Proverbs 19:5A false witness is not acquitted, || Whoever breathes out lies is not delivered.
Acts 20:26for this reason I take you to witness this day, that I [am] clear from the blood of all,
1 Timothy 4:1And the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and 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 →