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

Proverbs 13:5 · WEB

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ગુજરાતીનીતિવચનો ૧૩:૫
સદાચારી માણસ જૂઠને ધિક્કારે છે, પણ દુષ્ટ માણસ અપમાન અને ફજેતીનો ભોગ બને છે.
हिन्दीनीतिवचन १३:५
धर्मी झूठे वचन से बैर रखता है, परन्तु दुष्ट लज्जा का कारण होता है और लज्जित हो जाता है।

In context

3He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.

4The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied.

5A righteous man hates lies, but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace.

6Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.

7There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth.

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