Verse Comparison: Proverbs 14:25
American Standard Version
A true witness delivereth souls; But he that uttereth lies `causeth' deceit.
Amplified® Bible
A truthful witness saves lives, but a deceitful witness speaks lies [and endangers lives].
Contemporary English Version
An honest witness can save your life, but liars can't be trusted.
Darby English Version
A true witness delivereth souls; but deceit uttereth lies.
Good News Bible
A witness saves lives when he tells the truth; when he tells lies, he betrays people.
King James Version
A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.
New American Standard Bible
A truthful witness saves lives, But he who utters lies is treacherous.
New International Version
A truthful witness saves lives,
but a false witness is deceitful.
New King James Version
A true witness delivers souls,
But a deceitful witness speaks lies.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
A truthful witness saves lives, But he who utters lies acts treacherously.
Revised Standard Version
A truthful witness saves lives, but one who utters lies is a betrayer.
Young's Literal Translation
A true witness is delivering souls, And a deceitful one breatheth out lies.