Proverbs 14:5
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 14
“A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.”Proverbs 14:5
What Does Proverbs 14:5 Mean?
Proverbs 14:5 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 14, verse 5 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 14 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Truth.
Cross-References (14)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 14:5 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Exodus 23:1“Thou shalt not raise a false report: put not thine hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness.”Proverbs 6:19“A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.”Proverbs 19:5“A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape.”Proverbs 12:17“He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.”Proverbs 14:25“A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.”Jeremiah 23:28“The prophet that hath a dream, let him tell a dream; and he that hath my word, let him speak my word faithfully. What is the chaff to the wheat? saith the LORD.”Proverbs 6:17“A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,”1 Kings 22:12“And all the prophets prophesied so, saying, Go up to Ramothgilead, and prosper: for the LORD shall deliver it into the king’s hand.”Proverbs 11:13“A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.”Proverbs 13:5“A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.”Proverbs 19:9“A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.”Exodus 20:16“Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.”1 Kings 21:13“And there came in two men, children of Belial, and sat before him: and the men of Belial witnessed against him, even against Naboth, in the presence of the people, saying, Naboth did blaspheme God and the king. Then they carried him forth out of the city, and stoned him with stones, that he died.”Proverbs 24:28“Be not a witness against thy neighbour without cause; and deceive not with thy lips.”
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