Proverbs 14:25

Proverbs chapter 14 · verse 25 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

A true witness delivereth souls; But he that uttereth lies causeth deceit.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

A true witness delivereth souls; But he that uttereth lies causeth deceit.

Context

v.24The crown of the wise is their riches; But the folly of fools is only folly.

v.25This passage

v.26In the fear of Jehovah is strong confidence; And his children shall have a place of refuge.

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.