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Proverbs 13:5

World English Bible

A righteous man hates lies,
but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace.

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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.

Proverbs 13:5 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 13:5 in context

  1. 3He who guards his mouth guards his soul.
    One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
  2. 4The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing,
    but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied.
  3. 5A righteous man hates lies,
    but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace.
  4. 6Righteousness guards the way of integrity,
    but wickedness overthrows the sinner.
  5. 7There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing.
    There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth.