Proverbs 13:5
A righteous man hateth lying: But a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.
In context
2 A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: But the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence. 3 He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: But he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction. 4 The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: But the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
5 A righteous man hateth lying: But a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame. 6 Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: But wickedness overthroweth the sinner. 7 There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: There is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches. 8 The ransom of a man's life are his riches: But the poor heareth not rebuke.
Compare in other versions
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 13:5 in the NIV
The righteous hate what is false, but the wicked make themselves a stench and bring shame on themselves.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 13:5 in the ESV
The righteous hates falsehood, but the wicked brings shame and disgrace.