Berean Standard Bible
Proverbs 14:5
“An honest witness does not deceive, but a dishonest witness pours forth lies.”
In context
3The proud speech of a fool brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.
5An honest witness does not deceive, but a dishonest witness pours forth lies.
6A mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.
7Stay away from a foolish man; you will gain no knowledge from his speech.
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