Proverbs 14:5

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Proverbs 14:3–7 · Berean Standard Bible

3 The proud speech of a fool brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.

4 Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but an abundant harvest comes through the strength of the ox.

5 An honest witness does not deceive, but a dishonest witness pours forth lies.

6 A mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.

7 Stay away from a foolish man; you will gain no knowledge from his speech.

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Proverbs 14:25

A truthful witness saves lives, but one who utters lies is deceitful.

Proverbs 6:19

a false witness who gives false testimony, and one who stirs up discord among brothers.

Proverbs 12:17

He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.

Proverbs 13:5

The righteous hate falsehood, but the wicked bring shame and disgrace.

Proverbs 19:5

A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who utters lies will not escape.

Proverbs 19:9

A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who pours out lies will perish.

Exodus 20:16

You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.

Exodus 23:1

“You shall not spread a false report. Do not join the wicked by being a malicious witness.

1 Kings 21:13

And the two scoundrels came in and sat opposite Naboth, and these men testified against him before the people, saying, “Naboth has cursed both God and the king!” So they took him outside the city and stoned him to death.

1 Kings 22:12

And all the prophets were prophesying the same, saying, “Go up to Ramoth-gilead and prosper, for the LORD will deliver it into the hand of the king.”

1 Kings 22:13

Then the messenger who had gone to call Micaiah instructed him, “Behold now, with one accord the words of the prophets are favorable to the king. So please let your words be like theirs, and speak favorably.”

1 Kings 22:14

But Micaiah said, “As surely as the LORD lives, I will speak whatever the LORD tells me.”