Proverbs 14:5

Proverbs Of Solomon

⁴ Where no oxen are, the manger is clean,
But much revenue comes by the strength of the ox.
⁵ A trustworthy witness will not lie,
But a false witness utters lies.
⁶ A scoffer seeks wisdom and finds none,
But knowledge is easy to one who has understanding.

Faithful Witness

False Witness

Proverbs 6:19

A false witness who utters lies,
And one who spreads strife among brothers.

Exodus 23:1

“You shall not bear a false report; do not join your hand with a wicked man to be a malicious witness.

Proverbs 12:17

He who speaks truth tells what is right,
But a false witness, deceit.

Proverbs 19:5

A false witness will not go unpunished,
And he who tells lies will not escape.

Exodus 20:16

“You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.

1 Kings 21:13

Then the two worthless men came in and sat before him; and the worthless men testified against him, even against Naboth, before the people, saying, “Naboth cursed God and the king.” So they took him outside the city and stoned him to death with stones.

1 Kings 22:12-14

All the prophets were prophesying thus, saying, “Go up to Ramoth-gilead and prosper, for the Lord will give it into the hand of the king.”

Proverbs 13:5

A righteous man hates falsehood,
But a wicked man acts disgustingly and shamefully.

Proverbs 14:25

A truthful witness saves lives,
But he who utters lies is treacherous.

Proverbs 19:9

A false witness will not go unpunished,
And he who tells lies will perish.