A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.
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Verse 5 is found in chapter 13 of Proverbs. The chapter begins with responses to correction and continues with contrasts between speaking prudently and acting impulsively. The person who guards his mouth protects his life, while one who speaks without restraint may expose himself to disaster. Wealth acquired quickly is contrasted with wealth accumulated little by little, introducing a wisdom perspective on prosperity based on patience and consistent work.
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Compare Proverbs 13:5 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Der Gerechte ist der Lüge feind; aber der Gottlose schändet und schmäht sich selbst.
El justo aborrece la palabra de mentira: Mas el impío se hace odioso e infame.
Le juste hait les paroles mensongères; Le méchant se rend odieux et se couvre de honte.
Il giusto odia la parola bugiarda; Ma l’empio si rende puzzolente ed infame
O justo odeia a palavra de mentira, mas o ímpio faz vergonha e se confunde.
義人恨惡謊言; 惡人可憎可恥。
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