Proverbs 14:4-5
Proverbs 14:4-5 The Message (MSG)
No cattle, no crops; a good harvest requires a strong ox for the plow. A true witness never lies; a false witness makes a business of it.
Proverbs 14:4-5 King James Version (KJV)
Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: But much increase is by the strength of the ox. A faithful witness will not lie: But a false witness will utter lies.
Proverbs 14:4-5 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Where no oxen are, the manger is clean, But much revenue comes by the strength of the ox. A trustworthy witness will not lie, But a false witness utters lies.
Proverbs 14:4-5 New Century Version (NCV)
When there are no oxen, no food is in the barn. But with a strong ox, much grain can be grown. A truthful witness does not lie, but a false witness tells nothing but lies.
Proverbs 14:4-5 American Standard Version (ASV)
Where no oxen are, the crib is clean; But much increase is by the strength of the ox. A faithful witness will not lie; But a false witness uttereth lies.
Proverbs 14:4-5 New International Version (NIV)
Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but from the strength of an ox come abundant harvests. An honest witness does not deceive, but a false witness pours out lies.
Proverbs 14:4-5 New King James Version (NKJV)
Where no oxen are, the trough is clean; But much increase comes by the strength of an ox. A faithful witness does not lie, But a false witness will utter lies.
Proverbs 14:4-5 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Where there are no oxen, the manger is clean, But much revenue [because of good crops] comes by the strength of the ox. A faithful and trustworthy witness will not lie, But a false witness speaks lies.
Proverbs 14:4-5 New Living Translation (NLT)
Without oxen a stable stays clean, but you need a strong ox for a large harvest. An honest witness does not lie; a false witness breathes lies.