Proverbs 14:25
What does Proverbs 14:25 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 14:25 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000A true witness delivereth souls; But he that uttereth lies causeth deceit.
KJV
King James Version · 1611A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901A true witness delivereth souls; But he that uttereth lies causeth deceit.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949A true witness is the saviour of lives; but he who says false things is a cause of deceit.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862A true witness is delivering souls, And a deceitful one breatheth out lies.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752A faithful witness delivereth souls: and the double dealer uttereth lies.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890A true witness delivereth souls; but deceit uttereth lies.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Acts 26:16
But arise, and stand upon thy feet: for to this end have I appeared unto thee, to appoint thee a minister and a witness both of the things wherein thou hast seen me, and of the things wherein I will appear unto thee;
- 2 Peter 3:3
knowing this first, that in the last days mockers shall come with mockery, walking after their own lusts,
- Proverbs 14:5
A faithful witness will not lie; But a false witness uttereth lies.
- 1 Timothy 4:1
But the Spirit saith expressly, that in later times some shall fall away from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of demons,
- Acts 20:21
testifying both to Jews and to Greeks repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.
- Acts 20:26
Wherefore I testify unto you this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men.
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