Proverbs 14:5

3 In the mouth of a fool is a rod of pride,
^aBut the lips of the wise will preserve them.

4 Where no oxen are, the¹ trough is clean;
But much increase comes by the strength of an ox.

5 A ^afaithful witness does not lie,
But a false witness will utter ^blies.

6 A scoffer seeks wisdom and does not find it,
But ^aknowledge is easy to him who understands.

7 Go from the presence of a foolish man,
When you do not perceive in him the lips of ^aknowledge.

8 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way,
But the folly of fools is deceit.

9 ^aFools mock at¹ sin,
But among the upright there is favor.

10 The heart knows its own bitterness,
And a stranger does not share its joy.

11 ^aThe house of the wicked will be overthrown,
But the tent of the upright will flourish.

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Proverbs 14:5

"Bearing false witness" is lying. Conversely, a faithful witness gives accurate testimony. He declares events, statements, and information as they happened, not as he perceives them or as they give him an advantage. Such a person will consistently tell the complete truth.

Martin G. Collins
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