Proverbs 14:25 “A truthful witness saves lives, but one who utters lies is deceitful.”

Proverbs 14:25

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.

World English Bible

A truthful witness saves souls, but a false witness is deceitful.

American Standard Version

A true witness delivereth souls; But he that uttereth lies causeth deceit.

Geneva Bible 1599

A faithfull witnes deliuereth soules: but a deceiuer speaketh lyes.

Darby Translation

A true witness delivereth souls; but deceit uttereth lies.

Young's Literal Translation

A true witness is delivering souls, And a deceitful one breatheth out lies.

Bible in Basic English

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

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Cross references

“A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.”

Proverbs 14:5 Acts 26:16–20 1 Timothy 4:1–3 2 Peter 3:3 Acts 20:21 Acts 20:26

Proverbs 14:5 · BSB

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

Acts 26:16–20 · BSB

‘But get up and stand on your feet. For I have appeared to you to appoint you as a servant and as a witness of what you have seen from Me and what I will show you.

1 Timothy 4:1–3 · BSB

Now the Spirit expressly states that in later times some will abandon the faith to follow deceitful spirits and the teachings of demons,

2 Peter 3:3 · BSB

Most importantly, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires.

Acts 20:21 · BSB

testifying to Jews and Greeks alike about repentance to God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ.

Acts 20:26 · BSB

Therefore I testify to you this day that I am innocent of the blood of all men.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

24The crown of the wise is their wealth, but the effort of fools is folly.

26He who fears the LORD is secure in confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge.

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