Proverbs 14:5 meaning and explanation

An honest witness does not deceive, but a dishonest witness pours forth lies.

Proverbs 14:5, Berean Standard Bible

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This verse belongs to a collection of Solomon's proverbs, short sayings that contrast wisdom with folly in everyday life. Here the setting is a legal dispute, where a witness's testimony could decide a neighbor's case.

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