Proverbs 14:5

New International Reader's Version

An honest witness does not lie. But a dishonest witness pours out lies.

Cross References

1 Kings 21:13

Then two worthless and evil men came and sat across from him. They brought charges against Naboth in front of the people. The two men said, “Naboth has cursed God and the king.” So they took him outside the city. They killed him by throwing stones at him.

Exodus 20:16

“Do not be a false witness against your neighbor.

Exodus 23:1

“Do not spread reports that are false. Do not help a guilty person by telling lies in court.

Proverbs 12:17

An honest witness tells the truth. But a dishonest witness tells lies.

Proverbs 13:5

Those who do right hate what is false. But those who do wrong stink and bring shame on themselves.

Proverbs 14:25

An honest witness saves lives. But a dishonest witness tells lies.

Proverbs 14:4

Where there are no oxen, the feed box is empty. But a strong ox brings in huge harvests.

Proverbs 14:6

Those who make fun of others look for wisdom and don’t find it. But knowledge comes easily to those who understand what is right.

Proverbs 19:5

A dishonest witness will be punished. And whoever pours out lies will not go free.

Proverbs 19:9

A dishonest witness will be punished. And those who pour out lies will die.

Proverbs 6:19

He hates any witness who pours out lies and anyone who stirs up conflict in the community.

Deuteronomy 19:16

Suppose a witness who tells lies goes to court and brings charges against someone. The witness says someone committed a crime.

Revelation 1:5

May grace and peace come to you from Jesus Christ. He is the faithful witness, so what he has shown can be trusted. He was the first to rise from the dead. He rules over the kings of the earth. Glory and power belong to Jesus Christ who loves us! He has set us free from our sins by pouring out his blood for us.

Revelation 3:14

“Here is what I command you to write to the church in Laodicea. Here are the words of Jesus, who is the Amen. What he speaks is faithful and true. He rules over what God has created. He says,