Proverbs 13:5
Proverbs 13:5 in Multiple Translations
The righteous hate falsehood, but the wicked bring shame and disgrace.
A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.
A righteous man hateth lying; But a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.
The upright man is a hater of false words: the evil-doer gets a bad name and is put to shame.
Good people hate lies, but the wicked cause a stink and bring disgrace.
A righteous man hateth lying wordes: but the wicked causeth slander and shame.
A false word the righteous hateth, And the wicked causeth abhorrence, and is confounded.
A righteous man hates lies, but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace.
A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is lothsome, and cometh to shame.
The just shall hate a lying word: but the wicked confoundeth, and shall be confounded.
Righteous/Honest people hate/detest lies, but what wicked people do ◄is very disgraceful/stinks► [DOU].
Berean Amplified Bible — Proverbs 13:5
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Proverbs 13:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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דְּבַר
שֶׁ֭קֶר
יִשְׂנָ֣א
צַדִּ֑יק
וְ֝/רָשָׁ֗ע
יַבְאִ֥ישׁ
וְ/יַחְפִּֽיר
דְּבַר
dâbâr
H1697
Chronicles
N-ms
שֶׁ֭קֶר
sheqer
H8267
deception
N-ms
יִשְׂנָ֣א
sânêʼ
H8130
to hate
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
צַדִּ֑יק
tsaddîyq
H6662
righteous
Adj
וְ֝/רָשָׁ֗ע
râshâʻ
H7563
wicked
Conj | Adj
יַבְאִ֥ישׁ
bâʼash
H887
to stink
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
וְ/יַחְפִּֽיר
châphêr
H2659
be ashamed
Conj | V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Proverbs 13:5
דְּבַר
dâbâr
H1697
"Chronicles"
N-ms
A word or thing, like a matter or affair, as seen in the book of Chronicles where it refers to the events and words of kings. It can also mean a cause or reason for something.
Definition: This name means word, speaking
Usage: Occurs in 1290 OT verses. KJV: act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case, cause, certain rate, [phrase] chronicles, commandment, [idiom] commune(-ication), [phrase] concern(-ing), [phrase] confer, counsel, [phrase] dearth, decree, deed, [idiom] disease, due, duty, effect, [phrase] eloquent, errand, (evil favoured-) ness, [phrase] glory, [phrase] harm, hurt, [phrase] iniquity, [phrase] judgment, language, [phrase] lying, manner, matter, message, (no) thing, oracle, [idiom] ought, [idiom] parts, [phrase] pertaining, [phrase] please, portion, [phrase] power, promise, provision, purpose, question, rate, reason, report, request, [idiom] (as hast) said, sake, saying, sentence, [phrase] sign, [phrase] so, some (uncleanness), somewhat to say, [phrase] song, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, task, [phrase] that, [idiom] there done, thing (concerning), thought, [phrase] thus, tidings, what(-soever), [phrase] wherewith, which, word, work. See also: Genesis 11:1; Exodus 23:8; Deuteronomy 18:21.
שֶׁ֭קֶר
sheqer
H8267
"deception"
N-ms
This word refers to deception or falsehood, often implying a sense of betrayal or disappointment. It's used in the Bible to describe lies, false testimony, or deceitful behavior, like in Psalm 116:11, where the psalmist says all men are liars.
Definition: 1) lie, deception, disappointment, falsehood 1a) deception (what deceives or disappoints or betrays one) 1b) deceit, fraud, wrong 1b1) fraudulently, wrongfully (as adverb) 1c) falsehood (injurious in testimony) 1c1) testify falsehood, false oath, swear falsely 1d) falsity (of false or self-deceived prophets) 1e) lie, falsehood (in general) 1e1) false tongue 1f) in vain
Usage: Occurs in 109 OT verses. KJV: without a cause, deceit(-ful), false(-hood, -ly), feignedly, liar, [phrase] lie, lying, vain (thing), wrongfully. See also: Exodus 5:9; Proverbs 25:18; Psalms 7:15.
יִשְׂנָ֣א
sânêʼ
H8130
"to hate"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
To hate means to feel intense dislike or hostility, as seen in the actions of enemies or foes in the Bible. It can also describe God's hatred of sin.
Definition: 1) to hate, be hateful 1a) (Qal) to hate 1a1) of man 1a2) of God 1a3) hater, one hating, enemy (participle) (subst) 1b) (Niphal) to be hated 1c) (Piel) hater (participle) 1c1) of persons, nations, God, wisdom Aramaic equivalent: se.ne (שְׂנָא "to hate" H8131)
Usage: Occurs in 139 OT verses. KJV: enemy, foe, (be) hate(-ful, -r), odious, [idiom] utterly. See also: Genesis 24:60; Psalms 50:17; Psalms 5:6.
צַדִּ֑יק
tsaddîyq
H6662
"righteous"
Adj
Means being just or righteous, as seen in government, personal conduct, or character, often describing someone made right with God. It appears in descriptions of King David and other biblical leaders. The concept is central to the Bible's teachings on morality and ethics.
Definition: 1) just, lawful, righteous 1a) just, righteous (in government) 1b) just, right (in one's cause) 1c) just, righteous (in conduct and character) 1d) righteous (as justified and vindicated by God) 1e) right, correct, lawful
Usage: Occurs in 197 OT verses. KJV: just, lawful, righteous (man). See also: Genesis 6:9; Proverbs 10:31; Psalms 1:5.
וְ֝/רָשָׁ֗ע
râshâʻ
H7563
"wicked"
Conj | Adj
This word describes someone who is morally wrong, a bad person who is guilty of crime or sin against God or others. It is used to describe the wicked in biblical stories, such as in the book of Genesis.
Definition: 1) wicked, criminal 1a) guilty one, one guilty of crime (subst) 1b) wicked (hostile to God) 1c) wicked, guilty of sin (against God or man)
Usage: Occurs in 248 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] condemned, guilty, ungodly, wicked (man), that did wrong. See also: Genesis 18:23; Psalms 101:8; Psalms 1:1.
יַבְאִ֥ישׁ
bâʼash
H887
"to stink"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to smell bad or stink, and can also mean to be morally offensive. It is used to describe something or someone that is disgusting or wicked.
Definition: 1) to have a bad smell, stink, smell bad 1a) (Qal) to stink, smell bad 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to become odious 1b2) to make oneself odious 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to stink, emit a stinking odour 1c2) to cause to stink 1c3) of wickedness (fig.) 1d) (Hithpael) to make oneself odious 2) (TWOT) to abhor
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: (make to) be abhorred (had in abomination, loathsome, odious), (cause a, make to) stink(-ing savour), [idiom] utterly. See also: Genesis 34:30; 1 Samuel 27:12; Psalms 38:6.
וְ/יַחְפִּֽיר
châphêr
H2659
"be ashamed"
Conj | V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
Châphêr means to be ashamed or blush, often used to describe feeling embarrassed or guilty. In Ezra 9:6, the people are ashamed of their sins, recognizing their wrongdoing. It involves a sense of regret.
Definition: 1) to be ashamed, be confounded, be abashed, feel abashed 1a) (Qal) to be ashamed, be abashed 1b) (Hiphil) to display shame, demonstrate shame, cause embarrassment
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: be ashamed, be confounded, be brought to confusion (unto shame), come (be put to) shame, bring reproach. See also: Job 6:20; Proverbs 13:5; Psalms 34:6.
Study Notes — Proverbs 13:5
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- Context
- Cross References
- Proverbs 13:5 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 13:5
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 13:5
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 13:5
- Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 13:5
- Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 13:5
- Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 13:5
- Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 13:5
- Sermons on Proverbs 13:5
Context — A Father’s Discipline
3He who guards his mouth protects his life, but the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin.
4The slacker craves yet has nothing, but the soul of the diligent is fully satisfied.
5The righteous hate falsehood, but the wicked bring shame and disgrace.
6Righteousness guards the man of integrity, but wickedness undermines the sinner. 7One pretends to be rich, but has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Colossians 3:9 | Do not lie to one another, since you have taken off the old self with its practices, |
| 2 | Ephesians 4:25 | Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one another. |
| 3 | Psalms 119:163 | I hate and abhor falsehood, but Your law I love. |
| 4 | Ezekiel 20:43 | There you will remember your ways and all the deeds with which you have defiled yourselves, and you will loathe yourselves for all the evils you have done. |
| 5 | Ezekiel 36:31 | Then you will remember your evil ways and wicked deeds, and you will loathe yourselves for your iniquities and abominations. |
| 6 | Proverbs 3:35 | The wise will inherit honor, but fools are held up to shame. |
| 7 | Revelation 21:8 | But to the cowardly and unbelieving and abominable and murderers and sexually immoral and sorcerers and idolaters and all liars, their place will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur. This is the second death.” |
| 8 | Proverbs 6:17 | haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, |
| 9 | Daniel 12:2 | And many who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake, some to everlasting life, but others to shame and everlasting contempt. |
| 10 | Proverbs 30:8 | Keep falsehood and deceitful words far from me. Give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the bread that is my portion. |
Proverbs 13:5 Summary
Proverbs 13:5 tells us that people who love God hate lying and dishonesty, while those who don't love God often do things that bring shame and embarrassment to themselves and others. This means we should always try to tell the truth, even if it's hard, because honesty is important to God (as seen in Exodus 20:16). By being truthful and honest, we can show that we love and respect God, and avoid bringing shame and disgrace to ourselves and others, just like Jesus taught us to be truthful and honest in our words and actions (John 8:31-32).
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to hate falsehood in Proverbs 13:5?
To hate falsehood means to have a strong dislike for lies and dishonesty, as seen in the example of Jesus who is the truth (John 14:6) and hates lying lips (Proverbs 12:22).
How do the wicked bring shame and disgrace?
The wicked bring shame and disgrace by their actions and words, which are contrary to God's will and lead to destruction, as warned in Proverbs 10:5 and Romans 6:23.
What is the difference between the righteous and the wicked in this verse?
The righteous are those who hate falsehood and follow God's ways, while the wicked are those who bring shame and disgrace by their sinful actions, as highlighted in Psalm 1:1-6 and Matthew 25:31-46.
How can we apply Proverbs 13:5 to our daily lives?
We can apply this verse by being truthful and honest in all our interactions, as instructed in Colossians 3:9-10 and Ephesians 4:25, and by avoiding actions that bring shame and disgrace to ourselves and others.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can hate falsehood in my own life, and how can I demonstrate a love for truth?
- How do I know if I am bringing shame and disgrace to myself or others, and what can I do to change my actions?
- What are some consequences of loving falsehood, and how can I avoid them?
- How can I use my words and actions to bring glory to God, rather than shame and disgrace?
Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 13:5
A righteous [man] hateth lying,.... Or, "a word of falsehood" (y); as being contrary to honour, truth, and conscience.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 13:5
A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 13:5
Hateth lying, both in himself and in other men, whereby he getteth that good name which is like a precious ointment. A wicked man; who accustometh himself to lying, as may be gathered from the foregoing words. Cometh to shame; makes himself contemptible and hateful to all that know him; there being scarce any reproach which men more impatiently endure, and severely revenge, than that of being called or accounted a liar.
Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 13:5
Proverbs 13:5 A righteous [man] hateth lying: but a wicked [man] is loathsome, and cometh to shame.Ver. 5. A righteous man hateth lying.] Hateth it as hell. "I hate and abhor lying," saith David; and yet, among other corruptions, he had an inclination to this sin. See how roundly he tells three or four lies together; but he both hated it in himself and prayed against it But a wicked man is loathsome.] Stinks above ground; a liar especially is looked upon as a pest. Riches cannot make a man so graceful as lying will disgrace him; for "a poor man walking in his integrity, is better than a rich man that is a liar." Hence the liar denies his own lie, because he is ashamed to be taken with it. Some read it thus, ‘ a wicked man maketh others loathsome, and casteth shame upon them,’ scil., by raising or reporting lies of them, by blasting or blemishing their good names. Thus Core and his complices sought to cast an odium on Moses; the Pharisees upon our Saviour; the Arians upon Athanasius; the Papists upon Wycliffe, whom Binius slanders for his missing the bishopric of Worcester, to have fallen upon that successful contradiction; like as the spiteful Jews said Paul did, because he could not obtain the high-priest’ s daughter to wife. αποστυγουντες. Epiphan.
Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 13:5
(5) A wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.—Or it may signify, “disgraceth and putteth to shame” (by his calumnies), or “acts basely and shamefully.”
Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 13:5
5. is loathsome] lit. stinketh. Comp. Ecclesiastes 10:1; Exodus 5:21, where the same Heb. word occurs. In R.V. marg. an alternative rendering is suggested: causeth shame and bringeth reproach.
Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 13:5
5. Hateth lying — γαψωׁ ?χψ, (debhar sheker,) a word of lying; that is, a lying word — slander or false report. Zockler takes debhar in the sense of thing — any deceitful thing; a possible sense.
Sermons on Proverbs 13:5
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A Detestable, Stinking Weed by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes the destructive nature of lying, identifying Satan as the father of lies and the originator of sin. He explains that lying not only reflects the character |
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Justification by Works by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, Dr. J. Vernon McGee explores the topic of faith and works in the book of James. He begins by highlighting James' unique method of presenting an illustration before |
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God's Supreme Interest in Man #1 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on five distinct points from the Bible. Firstly, there is a reflection on the Creator and the creation, highlighting how everything was original |
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Be Filled With the Holy Spirit - 1 by Zacharias Tanee Fomum | In this sermon, the speaker asks the audience to reflect on what has changed in their hearts in the last five years. He emphasizes the importance of identifying and removing negati |
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Racial Harmony and Interracial Marriage by John Piper | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the challenges of raising a child with Christian standards in a world where beliefs are mocked. He emphasizes the importance of setting bounda |
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(New Covenant) 4. the Sign of the New Covenant by Miki Hardy | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of walking by faith and following Jesus. He encourages the congregation to praise Jesus and acknowledges that their faith set |
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Rekindle the Fire by Bill McLeod | In this sermon, the preacher shares a powerful testimony of a man who experienced a life-changing encounter with God. The man had been carrying unconfessed sin and had been discipl |