Proverbs 14:5
An honest witness does not deceive, but a dishonest witness pours forth lies.
BSB
Parallel translations (2) ▾
ASV
A faithful witness will not lie; But a false witness uttereth lies.
KJV
A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.
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Commentary
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8 tagged words| Original | Transliteration | Meaning | Word study |
|---|---|---|---|
| עֵ֣ד | 'ed | a witness of | H5707 → |
| אֱ֭מוּנִים | 'E.mu.nim | faithfulness<es> | H529 → |
| לֹ֣א | lo' | not | H3808 → |
| יְכַזֵּ֑ב | ye.kha.Zev | he tells lies | H3576 → |
| וְיָפִ֥יחַ | ve.ya.Fi.ach | and he may breathe out | H6315 → |
| כְּ֝זָבִ֗ים | ke.za.Vim | lies | H3577 → |
| עֵ֣ד | 'ed | a witness of | H5707 → |
| שָֽׁקֶר׃ | Sha.ker | falsehood | H8267 → |
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