Pro 13:5 | MHM | STEP | The Righteous Hate Lies This proverb contrasts the character of righteous people with that of the wicked. It teaches that those who love what is right cannot stand lies, while wicked people are disgusting and will end up ashamed. The verse reminds us that our attitudes towards truth and lies reveal our real character, and that those who choose dishonesty will eventually face disgrace . v. 5 : "A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame" (Proverbs 13:5 ). People who are truly righteous hate all forms of lying and dishonesty. They do not just avoid telling lies themselves, but they dislike lies in any form, because they love truth and justice. On the other hand, wicked people are hateful to God and good people. If they could see themselves honestly, they would be disgusted, too. Lies may work for a while, but the wicked will end up disgraced and embarrassed by their actions (Daniel 12:2 ).

‏ Proverbs 13:5

The Righteous Hate Lies

This proverb contrasts the character of righteous people with that of the wicked. It teaches that those who love what is right cannot stand lies, while wicked people are disgusting and will end up ashamed. The verse reminds us that our attitudes towards truth and lies reveal our real character, and that those who choose dishonesty will eventually face disgrace .

v. 5: "A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame" (Proverbs 13:5 ^a). People who are truly righteous hate all forms of lying and dishonesty. They do not just avoid telling lies themselves, but they dislike lies in any form, because they love truth and justice. On the other hand, wicked people are hateful to God and good people. If they could see themselves honestly, they would be disgusted, too. Lies may work for a while, but the wicked will end up disgraced and embarrassed by their actions (Daniel 12:2 ^b).