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Proverbs 13:5
A righteous man hates lies, but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace.
Proverbs 13:5 · World English Bible
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Proverbs 13:5 in other translations
A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.
The righteous hate falsehood, but the wicked bring shame and disgrace.
A righteous man hates lies, but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace.
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In context
2 By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things, but the unfaithful crave violence.
3 He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
4 The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied.
5 A righteous man hates lies, but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace.
6 Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.
7 There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth.
8 The ransom of a man’s life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats.
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