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Proverbs 14:25

Truth and honestyIntegrity

23 There is profit in all labor, but mere talk leads only to poverty.

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

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

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

27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.

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BSB
A truthful witness saves lives, but one who utters lies is deceitful.
KJV
A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.
WEB
A truthful witness saves souls, but a false witness is deceitful.
ASV
A true witness delivereth souls; But he that uttereth lies [causeth] deceit.
DARBY
A true witness delivereth souls; but deceit uttereth lies.
BLB
A witness of truth is delivering souls, and one who breathes out lies [is] deceitful.
ÅB
Et sanndru vitne frelser liv, men den som taler løgn, er full av svik.
OTB
Et sannferdig vitne redder liv, men den som taler løgner er svikefull.
B1930
Et sanndru vidne frelser liv, men den som taler løgn, er full av svik.

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