Proverbs 13:5 The righteous hate falsehood, but the wicked bring shame and disgrace.

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New International Version
The righteous hate what is false, but the wicked make themselves a stench and bring shame on themselves.

New Living Translation
The godly hate lies; the wicked cause shame and disgrace.

English Standard Version
The righteous hates falsehood, but the wicked brings shame and disgrace.

Berean Standard Bible
The righteous hate falsehood, but the wicked bring shame and disgrace.

King James Bible
A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.

New King James Version
A righteous man hates lying, But a wicked man is loathsome and comes to shame.

New American Standard Bible
A righteous person hates a false statement, But a wicked person acts disgustingly and shamefully.

NASB 1995
A righteous man hates falsehood, But a wicked man acts disgustingly and shamefully.

NASB 1977
A righteous man hates falsehood, But a wicked man acts disgustingly and shamefully.

Legacy Standard Bible
A righteous man hates a lying word, But a wicked man acts odiously and is humiliated.

Amplified Bible
A righteous man hates lies, But a wicked man is loathsome, and he acts shamefully.

Christian Standard Bible
The righteous hate lying, but the wicked bring disgust and shame.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The righteous hate lying, but the wicked act disgustingly and disgracefully.

American Standard Version
A righteous man hateth lying; But a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.

Contemporary English Version
A good person hates deceit, but those who are evil cause shame and disgrace.

English Revised Version
A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
A righteous person hates lying, but a wicked person behaves with shame and disgrace.

Good News Translation
Honest people hate lies, but the words of wicked people are shameful and disgraceful.

International Standard Version
A righteous person hates deceit, but the wicked person is shameful and disgraceful.

Majority Standard Bible
The righteous hate falsehood, but the wicked bring shame and disgrace.

NET Bible
The righteous person hates anything false, but the wicked person acts in shameful disgrace.

New Heart English Bible
A righteous man hates lies, but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace.

Webster's Bible Translation
A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is lothsome, and cometh to shame.

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

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
The righteous hates a false word, "" And the wicked causes abhorrence, and is confounded.

Young's Literal Translation
A false word the righteous hateth, And the wicked causeth abhorrence, and is confounded.

Smith's Literal Translation
The just one will hate the word of falsehood: and the unjust one will be loathsome and be put to shame.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
The just shall hate a lying word: but the wicked confoundeth, and shall be confounded.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The just shall detest a lying word. But the impious confound and will be confounded.

New American Bible
The just hate deceitful words, but the wicked are odious and disgraceful.

New Revised Standard Version
The righteous hate falsehood, but the wicked act shamefully and disgracefully.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
A righteous man hates lying; but a wicked man is loathsome, and shall be ashamed and confounded.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The righteous hates a lying word, and the evil will be disgraced and put to shame.

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
A righteous man hateth lying; But a wicked man behaveth vilely and shamefully.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
A righteous man hates an unjust word: but an ungodly man is ashamed, and will have no confidence.

Additional Translations ...

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Context

A Father's Discipline
…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.…

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Cross References

Psalm 119:163
I hate and abhor falsehood, but Your law I love.

Psalm 101:7
No one who practices deceit shall dwell in my house; no one who tells lies shall stand in my presence.

Psalm 34:13
Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from deceitful speech.

Psalm 15:2-3
He who walks with integrity and practices righteousness, who speaks the truth from his heart, / who has no slander on his tongue, who does no harm to his neighbor, who casts no scorn on his friend,

Isaiah 33:15
He who walks righteously and speaks with sincerity, who refuses gain from extortion, whose hand never takes a bribe, who stops his ears against murderous plots and shuts his eyes tightly against evil—

Zechariah 8:16-17
These are the things you must do: Speak truth to one another, render true and sound judgments in your gates, / do not plot evil in your hearts against your neighbor, and do not love to swear falsely, for I hate all these things,” declares the LORD.

Proverbs 6:16-19
There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to Him: / haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, / a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that run swiftly to evil, ...

Proverbs 12:22
Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.

Proverbs 14:5
An honest witness does not deceive, but a dishonest witness pours forth lies.

Proverbs 19:9
A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who pours out lies will perish.

Proverbs 21:6
Making a fortune by a lying tongue is a vanishing mist, a deadly pursuit.

Proverbs 24:28
Do not testify against your neighbor without cause, and do not deceive with your lips.

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.

Colossians 3:9
Do not lie to one another, since you have taken off the old self with its practices,

1 Peter 3:10
For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech.

Treasury of Scripture

A righteous man hates lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and comes to shame.

righteous

Proverbs 6:17
A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,

Proverbs 30:8
Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me:

Psalm 119:163
I hate and abhor lying: but thy law do I love.

Ezekiel 6:9
And they that escape of you shall remember me among the nations whither they shall be carried captives, because I am broken with their whorish heart, which hath departed from me, and with their eyes, which go a whoring after their idols: and they shall lothe themselves for the evils which they have committed in all their abominations.

Ezekiel 20:43
And there shall ye remember your ways, and all your doings, wherein ye have been defiled; and ye shall lothe yourselves in your own sight for all your evils that ye have committed.

Ezekiel 36:31
Then shall ye remember your own evil ways, and your doings that were not good, and shall lothe yourselves in your own sight for your iniquities and for your abominations.

and

Proverbs 3:35
The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools.

Daniel 12:2
And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt.

Revelation 21:8
But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.

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Proverbs 13

1. a scoffer does not listen to rebuke

Berean Study Bible

A righteous man
The phrase "A righteous man" refers to an individual who lives in accordance with God's laws and principles. In Hebrew, the word for "righteous" is "צַדִּיק" (tzaddik), which conveys the idea of being just, lawful, and morally upright. In the context of the Old Testament, righteousness is often associated with a covenant relationship with God, where one's actions align with divine expectations. Historically, a righteous person in Israelite society was someone who upheld justice and fairness, reflecting God's character in their daily life. This phrase sets the tone for the verse, emphasizing the moral integrity expected of those who follow God.

hates
The word "hates" in this context is derived from the Hebrew word "שָׂנֵא" (sane), which means to detest or abhor. This strong term indicates an intense aversion or rejection. In biblical terms, hate is not merely an emotional response but a decisive stance against something contrary to God's nature. The righteous man's hatred is not directed towards people but towards actions and attitudes that are sinful and deceitful. This reflects a deep commitment to truth and integrity, aligning with the biblical call to love what is good and abhor what is evil (Romans 12:9).

falsehood
"Falsehood" is translated from the Hebrew word "שֶׁקֶר" (sheker), meaning deception, lie, or untruth. In the biblical context, falsehood is not just about telling lies but encompasses any form of deceit or misrepresentation. The Bible consistently condemns falsehood, as it is contrary to God's nature, who is the embodiment of truth. In ancient Israel, falsehood was seen as a destructive force that undermined community trust and justice. The righteous man's hatred of falsehood underscores his commitment to living a life of honesty and transparency, reflecting God's truth in his interactions.

but the wicked
The phrase "but the wicked" introduces a contrast to the righteous man. The Hebrew word for "wicked" is "רָשָׁע" (rasha), which describes someone who is morally wrong, guilty, or hostile to God. In the biblical narrative, the wicked are those who reject God's laws and pursue their own selfish desires. This term often carries connotations of rebellion and opposition to divine order. The contrast here highlights the divergent paths of the righteous and the wicked, emphasizing the moral choices that define one's character and destiny.

bring shame
"Bring shame" is a translation of the Hebrew phrase "יַבְאִישׁ" (yav'ish), which means to cause disgrace or dishonor. In the ancient Near Eastern culture, honor and shame were significant social values. To bring shame was to act in a way that dishonored oneself, one's family, or community. The wicked, through their deceitful actions, not only harm others but also bring disgrace upon themselves. This phrase serves as a warning about the consequences of living a life contrary to God's ways, highlighting the inevitable outcome of shame and dishonor for those who choose wickedness over righteousness.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(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."

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 5. - Lying; Vulgate, verbum mendax; Septuagint, λόγον ἄδικον; literally, a word of falsehood. But debar, "word," is used, like ῤῆμα in Hellenistic Greek, in a general sense for "thing," i.e. the subject of speech. So here it is not only verbal lying that is meant, but every kind of deceit and guile. This naturally betrays itself by the speech, according to the proverb, "Show me a liar, and I will show you a thief." A wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame. The clause is variously translated. Vulgate, confundit et confundetur, "causes shame to others and to himself." Septuagint, "is put to shame, and shall not have licence of tongue (παῥῤησίαν)." The Revised Version margin, "causeth shame and bringeth reproach." Delitzsch, "brings into bad odour (Genesis 34:30) and causes shame." Hitzig, "behaveth injuriously and shamefully." The antithesis is best brought out by the rendering that marks the effect of the wicked man's "lying;" "He brings disgrace upon others (who have trusted him or have been associated with him) and causes shame."

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

The righteous
צַדִּ֑יק (ṣad·dîq)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 6662: Just, righteous

hate
יִשְׂנָ֣א (yiś·nā)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 8130: To hate

falsehood,
דְּבַר־ (də·ḇa·rō·še-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause

but the wicked
וְ֝רָשָׁ֗ע (wə·rā·šā‘)
Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 7563: Wrong, an, bad person

bring shame
יַבְאִ֥ישׁ (yaḇ·’îš)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 887: To smell bad, to be offensive

and disgrace.
וְיַחְפִּֽיר׃ (wə·yaḥ·pîr)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 2659: To blush, to be ashamed, disappointed, to shame, reproach

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