Proverbs 14:25
A truthful witness saves lives, 1 but a false witness breathes out lies. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.
In Context
24The crown of wise people is their wealth, 1 but the folly of fools brings them only more folly. 1
Cross References
Proverbs 12:17The one who speaks the truth says what is right, 1 but a false witness tells lies. 1
Proverbs 19:5A false witness will not go unpunished 1 and he who breathes out lies will not escape. 1
Acts 20:26Therefore I testify to you this day, that I am innocent of the blood of any man.
1 Timothy 4:1Now the Spirit clearly says that in later times some people will leave the faith and pay attention to deceitful spirits and the 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 →