Proverbs 14:25 A true witness delivers souls: but a deceitful witness speaks lies.
‘A true witness delivers souls: but a deceitful witness speaks lies.’ A true witness delivers the innocent, but a liar slanders him.
Ten sins of the wicked: Bearing false witness (Ps. 35:11). Accusing others wrongfully. Rewarding evil for good (Ps. 35:12). Seeking the destruction of others. Rejoicing in the adversity of others (Ps. 35:15). Uniting together to sin. Secretly planning murder. Attacking the righteous (Ps. 35:16). Joining hypocritical mockers. Hating and slandering others.
Twelve things to hate: Vain thoughts (Ps. 119:113). Every false way (Ps. 119:104, 128). Lying (Ps. 119:163). Evil (Ps. 97:10; Pro. 8:13; Amos 5:10). A proud look (6:17). A lying tongue (6:16). Hands that shed innocent blood (6:17). Heart that plans wicked imaginations (6:18). Feet that are swift in running to mischief (6:18). A false witness (6:19). One who sows discord among brethren (6:19). Iniquity (Heb. 1:9).
Five examples of faithful witnesses: Joseph (Gen. 37:2); John the Baptist (Matt. 3:1-17; John 1:7-28); Jesus Christ (Rev. 1:5); The apostles (Acts 5:32) and Paul (Acts 20:21-27; 22:15).
Four examples of false witnesses: The ten spies (Num. 13:32); False prophets (1Kin. 22:6-27); Jewish men (Matt. 26:60-61) and Tertullus (Acts 24:1-9).
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