Proverbs 14:5

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A truthful witness does not lie, but a false witness breathes out lies.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 6:19 : 19 a false witness who pours out lies, and a person who spreads discord among family members.
  • Prov 12:17 : 17 The faithful witness tells what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.
  • Exod 23:1 : 1 Justice“You must not give a false report. Do not make common cause with the wicked to be a malicious witness.
  • Prov 19:5 : 5 A false witness will not go unpunished, and the one who spouts out lies will not escape punishment.
  • Prov 19:9 : 9 A false witness will not go unpunished, and the one who spouts out lies will perish.
  • 1 Kgs 21:13 : 13 The two villains arrived and sat opposite him. Then the villains testified against Naboth right before the people, saying,“Naboth cursed God and the king.” So they dragged him outside the city and stoned him to death.
  • 1 Kgs 22:12-14 : 12 All the prophets were prophesying the same, saying,“Attack Ramoth Gilead! You will succeed; the LORD will hand it over to the king.” 13 Now the messenger who went to summon Micaiah said to him,“Look, the prophets are in complete agreement that the king will succeed. Your words must agree with theirs; you must predict success.” 14 But Micaiah said,“As certainly as the LORD lives, I will say what the LORD tells me to say.”
  • Prov 13:5 : 5 The righteous person will reject anything false, but the wicked person will act in shameful disgrace.
  • Prov 14:25 : 25 A truthful witness rescues lives, but one who testifies falsely betrays them.
  • Exod 20:16 : 16 “You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 14:25
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    25A truthful witness rescues lives, but one who testifies falsely betrays them.

  • Prov 19:5
    86%

    5A false witness will not go unpunished, and the one who spouts out lies will not escape punishment.

  • Prov 19:9
    83%

    9A false witness will not go unpunished, and the one who spouts out lies will perish.

  • Prov 12:17
    82%

    17The faithful witness tells what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.

  • Deut 19:15-16
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    78%

    15A single witness may not testify against another person for any trespass or sin that he commits. A matter may be legally established only on the testimony of two or three witnesses.

    16If a false witness testifies against another person and accuses him of a crime,

  • Prov 21:28
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    28A lying witness will perish, but the one who reports accurately speaks forever.

  • Prov 6:19
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    19a false witness who pours out lies, and a person who spreads discord among family members.

  • Exod 23:1
    76%

    1Justice“You must not give a false report. Do not make common cause with the wicked to be a malicious witness.

  • Exod 20:16
    76%

    16“You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.

  • Prov 13:5
    75%

    5The righteous person will reject anything false, but the wicked person will act in shameful disgrace.

  • Deut 5:20
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    20You must not offer false testimony against another.

  • Prov 25:18
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    18Like a club or a sword or a sharp arrow, so is the one who testifies against his neighbor as a false witness.

  • Deut 19:18
    74%

    18The judges will thoroughly investigate the matter, and if the witness should prove to be false and to have given false testimony against the accused,

  • Ps 101:7
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    7Deceitful people will not live in my palace. Liars will not be welcome in my presence.

  • Prov 24:28
    74%

    28Do not be a witness against your neighbor without cause, and do not deceive with your words.

  • Prov 17:4
    73%

    4One who acts wickedly pays attention to evil counsel; a liar listens to a malicious tongue.

  • Ps 35:11
    73%

    11Violent men perjure themselves, and falsely accuse me.

  • Prov 19:28
    72%

    28A crooked witness scorns justice, and the mouth of the wicked devours iniquity.

  • Mark 14:56-57
    2 verses
    72%

    56Many gave false testimony against him, but their testimony did not agree.

    57Some stood up and gave this false testimony against him:

  • Prov 12:22
    72%

    22The LORD abhors a person who lies, but those who deal truthfully are his delight.

  • Jer 5:2
    72%

    2These people make promises in the name of the LORD. But the fact is, what they swear to is really a lie.”

  • Prov 12:19
    71%

    19The one who tells the truth will endure forever, but the one who lies will last only for a moment.

  • Prov 30:6
    71%

    6Do not add to his words, lest he reprove you, and prove you to be a liar.

  • Ps 5:6
    71%

    6You destroy liars; the LORD despises violent and deceitful people.

  • Jer 9:5
    70%

    5One friend deceives another and no one tells the truth. These people have trained themselves to tell lies. They do wrong and are unable to repent.

  • 1 Tim 5:19
    70%

    19Do not accept an accusation against an elder unless it can be confirmed by two or three witnesses.

  • Ps 15:2-4
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    70%

    2Whoever lives a blameless life, does what is right, and speaks honestly.

    3He does not slander, or do harm to others, or insult his neighbor.

    4He despises a reprobate, but honors the LORD’s loyal followers. He makes firm commitments and does not renege on his promise.

  • Job 15:6
    70%

    6Your own mouth condemns you, not I; your own lips testify against you.

  • Exod 23:7
    70%

    7Keep your distance from a false charge– do not kill the innocent and the righteous, for I will not justify the wicked.

  • Jer 7:8
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    8“‘But just look at you! You are putting your confidence in a false belief that will not deliver you.

  • Prov 14:6
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    6The scorner sought wisdom–there was none, but understanding was easy for a discerning person.

  • Prov 14:4
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    4Where there are no oxen, the feeding trough is clean, but an abundant harvest is produced by strong oxen.

  • John 5:31-32
    2 verses
    70%

    31More Testimony About Jesus“If I testify about myself, my testimony is not true.

    32There is another who testifies about me, and I know the testimony he testifies about me is true.

  • Lev 19:11
    69%

    11Dealing Honestly“‘You must not steal, you must not tell lies, and you must not deal falsely with your fellow citizen.

  • Prov 17:7
    69%

    7Excessive speech is not becoming for a fool; how much less are lies for a ruler!

  • Isa 59:4
    69%

    4No one is concerned about justice; no one sets forth his case truthfully. They depend on false words and tell lies; they conceive of oppression and give birth to sin.

  • Prov 11:1
    69%

    1The LORD abhors dishonest scales, but an accurate weight is his delight.

  • Jas 3:14
    69%

    14But if you have bitter jealousy and selfishness in your hearts, do not boast and tell lies against the truth.

  • Prov 29:12
    69%

    12If a ruler listens to lies, all his ministers will be wicked.

  • Prov 10:18
    68%

    18The one who conceals hatred utters lies, and the one who spreads slander is certainly a fool.

  • Job 27:4
    68%

    4my lips will not speak wickedness, and my tongue will whisper no deceit.

  • Lev 5:1
    68%

    1Additional Sin Offering Regulations“‘When a person sins in that he hears a public curse against one who fails to testify and he is a witness(he either saw or knew what had happened) and he does not make it known, then he will bear his punishment for iniquity.

  • Prov 26:28
    68%

    28A lying tongue hates those crushed by it, and a flattering mouth works ruin.

  • Deut 17:6
    68%

    6At the testimony of two or three witnesses they must be executed. They cannot be put to death on the testimony of only one witness.

  • Prov 10:9
    68%

    9The one who conducts himself in integrity will live securely, but the one who behaves perversely will be found out.