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Proverbs 14:5

Proverbs 14:5
A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

A faithful witness will not lie,.... For that would be contrary to his character as faithful; and as he will not witness…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714

In the administration of justice much depends upon the witnesses, and therefore it is necessary to the common good that…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

will utter uttereth, R.V., "Heb. breatheth out" marg.; ἐκκαίει ψευδῆ, LXX., in the sense of kindleth, bloweth into…