Proverbs 14:25

Bible in Basic English 1965

A true witness is the saviour of lives; but he who says false things is a cause of deceit.

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The fruit of righteousness is a tree of life, but violent behaviour takes away souls.

The breathing out of true words gives knowledge of righteousness; but a false witness gives out deceit.

A true witness does not say what is false, but a false witness is breathing out deceit.

A false witness will not go without punishment, and the breather out of deceit will not go free.

Preaching to Jews and to Greeks the need for a turning of the heart to God, and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

Having first of all the knowledge that in the last days there will be men who, ruled by their evil desires, will make sport of holy things,