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Proverbs 14:5

Truth and honestyWords and speech

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.

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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BSB
An honest witness does not deceive, but a dishonest witness pours forth lies.
KJV
A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.
WEB
A truthful witness will not lie, but a false witness pours out lies.
ASV
A faithful witness will not lie; But a false witness uttereth lies.
DARBY
A faithful witness will not lie; but a false witness uttereth lies.
BLB
A witness of faithfulness does not lie, and a witness of deception breathes out lies.
ÅB
Trofast vitne lyver ikke, men den som taler løgn, er et falskt vitne.
OTB
Et sannferdig vitne lyver ikke, men et falskt vitne taler svik.
B1930
Trofast vidne lyver ikke, men den som taler løgn, er et falskt vidne.

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