Pro 14:5 | MHM | STEP | The Importance of Honest Witnesses This section explains how much justice depends on people telling the truth. It shows that honest witnesses help everyone, but false witnesses can cause great harm by lying. v. 5 : It is very important that witnesses in court always tell the truth. A faithful witness will not lie . An honest person will not give false information, even if someone tries to bribe or threaten them. They do what is right no matter who is happy or upset. This helps justice flow like a river and keeps society fair. But a false witness is different. A false witness will utter lies (Proverbs 14:5 ). Such a person may lie easily and confidently, not caring who gets hurt. They might lie because of money, pressure, or personal feelings. This kind of dishonesty can ruin justice and hurt innocent people.

‏ Proverbs 14:5

The Importance of Honest Witnesses

This section explains how much justice depends on people telling the truth. It shows that honest witnesses help everyone, but false witnesses can cause great harm by lying.

v. 5: It is very important that witnesses in court always tell the truth. A faithful witness will not lie . An honest person will not give false information, even if someone tries to bribe or threaten them. They do what is right no matter who is happy or upset. This helps justice flow like a river and keeps society fair. But a false witness is different. A false witness will utter lies (Proverbs 14:5 ^a). Such a person may lie easily and confidently, not caring who gets hurt. They might lie because of money, pressure, or personal feelings. This kind of dishonesty can ruin justice and hurt innocent people.