King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
¶ A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.
Complete Jewish Bible:
An honest witness will not lie, but a false witness lies with every breath.
Berean Standard Bible:
An honest witness does not deceive, but a dishonest witness pours forth lies.
American Standard Version:
A faithful witness will not lie; But a false witness uttereth lies.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
A faithful{H529} witness{H5707} will not lie{H3577}: but a false{H8267} witness{H5707} will utter{H6315} lies{H3576}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Exodus 23:1
- ¶ Thou shalt not raise a false report: put not thine hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness.
Proverbs 6:19
- A false witness [that] speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.
Proverbs 19:5
- ¶ A false witness shall not be unpunished, and [he that] speaketh lies shall not escape.
Proverbs 12:17
- ¶ [He that] speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
Proverbs 14:25
- ¶ A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful [witness] speaketh lies.
Proverbs 13:5
- ¶ A righteous [man] hateth lying: but a wicked [man] is loathsome, and cometh to shame.
Proverbs 19:9
- ¶ A false witness shall not be unpunished, and [he that] speaketh lies shall perish.
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Commentary for Proverbs 14:5
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H529
There are 91 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֵמוּן
Transliteration: ʼêmûwn
Pronunciation: ay-moon'
Description: from אָמַן; established, i.e. (figuratively) trusty; also (abstractly) trustworthiness; faith(-ful), truth. - Strong's Number: H5707
There are 59 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֵד
Transliteration: ʻêd
Pronunciation: ayd
Description: contracted from עוּד; concretely, a witness; abstractly, testimony; specifically, a recorder, i.e. prince; witness. - Strong's Number: H3577
There are 31 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כָּזָב
Transliteration: kâzâb
Pronunciation: kaw-zawb'
Description: from כָּזַב; falsehood; literally (untruth) or figuratively (idol); deceitful, false, leasing, + liar, lie, lying. - Strong's Number: H8267
There are 109 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שֶׁקֶר
Transliteration: sheqer
Pronunciation: sheh'-ker
Description: from שָׁקַר; an untruth; by implication, a sham (often adverbial); without a cause, deceit(-ful), false(-hood, -ly), feignedly, liar, [phrase] lie, lying, vain (thing), wrongfully. - Strong's Number: H6315
There are 14 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פּוּחַ
Transliteration: pûwach
Pronunciation: poo'akh
Description: a primitive root; to puff, i.e. blow with the breath or air; hence, to fan (as a breeze), to utter, to kindle (a fire), to scoff; blow (upon), break, puff, bring into a snare, speak, utter. - Strong's Number: H3576
There are 16 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כָּזַב
Transliteration: kâzab
Pronunciation: kaw-zab'
Description: a primitive root; to lie (i.e. deceive), literally or figuratively; fail, (be found a, make a) liar, lie, lying, be in vain.