Proverbs 14 - NCB & NKJV

A truthful witness does not lie, but a false witness lies incessantly. Proverbs 14:5

A truthful witness does not lie, but a false witness lies incessantly. Proverbs 14:5	A faithful witness does not lie, But a false witness will utter lies. lying truth reliability
There is a way that seems right to a man, but the end of it leads to death. Proverbs 14:12	There is a way that seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death. righteousness life sin

Diligent labor always yields profit, but idle conversation only leads to poverty. Proverbs 14:23	In all labor there is profit, But idle chatter leads only to poverty. reliability speaking encouragement
A patient man shows good sense, but a quick-tempered man displays the height of folly. Proverbs 14:29	He who is slow to wrath has great understanding, But he who is impulsive exalts folly. wisdom patience understanding
Righteousness is a sign of a nation’s greatness, but sin degrades any people. Proverbs 14:34	Righteousness exalts a nation, But sin is a reproach to any people. sin righteousness