Proverbs 14:25
A deliverer of souls, is a faithful witness, but, he that uttereth falsehoods, is a fraud.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
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, but, the folly of dullards, is, folly.
26In the reverence of Yahweh, is strong security, and, his children, shall have a place of refuge.
Cross References
Proverbs 12:17He that whispereth faithfulness, declareth righteousness, but, a false witness, is a fraud.
Proverbs 19:5A false witness, shall not be held innocent, and, he that uttereth lies, shall not escape.
Acts 20:26Wherefore I take you to witness, on this very day, that, pure am I from the blood of all;
1 Timothy 4:1Howbeit, the Spirit, expressly saith—that, in later seasons, some will revolt from the faith, giving heed unto seducing spirits, and unto 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 →