Proverbs 14:5

A faithful witness does not lie; 1 But an unjust witness kindles falsehoods. 1

Updated Brenton Septuagint

In The King James Version

A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.

In Context

4Where no oxen are, the cribs are clean; 1 But where there is abundant produce, the strength of the ox is apparent. 1

6Thou shalt seek wisdom with bad men, and shalt not find it; 1 But discretion is easily available with the prudent. 1

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Cross References

Exodus 23:1Thou shalt not receive a vain report: thou shalt not agree with the unjust man to become an unjust witness.

1 Kings 22:12And all the prophets prophesied in like manner, saying, Go up to Ramoth-gilead, and the thing shall prosper, and the Lord shall deliver it and the king of Syria into thy hands.

Proverbs 12:17A righteous man declares the open truth; 1 But an unjust witness is deceitful. 1

Proverbs 14:25A faithful witness shall deliver a soul from evil: 1 But a deceitful man kindles falsehoods. 1

Proverbs 19:9A false witness shall not be unpunished; 1 And whosoever shall kindle mischief shall perish by it. 1

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 →

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