Proverbs 14:25

“A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

A true witnesse deliuereth soules: but a deceitfull witnesse speaketh lyes.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

A truthful witness saves lives, But he who utters lies is treacherous.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

A true witness delivereth souls; But he that uttereth lies `causeth' deceit.
- American Standard Version (1901)

A true witness is the saviour of lives; but he who says false things is a cause of deceit.
- Basic English Bible

A true witness delivereth souls; but deceit uttereth lies.
- Darby Bible

A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.
- Webster's Bible

A truthful witness saves souls, but a false witness is deceitful.
- World English Bible

A true witness is delivering souls, And a deceitful one breatheth out lies.
- Youngs Literal Bible

A true witness delivereth souls; but he that breatheth forth lies is all deceit.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 14:25


14:25 Souls - Such as are innocent, from false accusations.


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