Proverbs 14:25
A true witness saveth lives; But a deceitful witness poureth forth lies.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.
In Context
24Riches are a crown to the wise; But the promotion of fools is folly.
26In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence; Yea, to his children he will be a refuge.
Cross References
Proverbs 12:17He that speaketh truth testifieth what is right; But a false witness, deceit.
Proverbs 19:5A false witness shall not be unpunished, And he that speaketh lies shall not escape.
Acts 20:26Wherefore I testify to you this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men;
1 Timothy 4:1Now the Spirit saith expressly, that in the 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 →