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

Other Translations of Proverbs 13:5

King James Version

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

English Standard Version

5 The righteous hates falsehood, but the wicked brings shameOr stench and disgrace.

The Message

5 A good person hates false talk; a bad person wallows in gibberish.

New King James Version

5 A righteous man hates lying, But a wicked man is loathsome and comes to shame.

New Living Translation

5 The godly hate lies; the wicked cause shame and disgrace.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 13:5

Commentary on Proverbs 13:5

(Read Proverbs 13:5)

Where sin reigns, the man is loathsome. If his conscience were awake, he would abhor himself, and repent in dust and ashes.