Proverbs 13:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 13:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 13:5 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 13:5 — KJV
“A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.”
— Proverbs 13:5 (KJV)
Proverbs 13:5 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 13:5
“The LORD trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.”
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“The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.”
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“And Abraham drew near, and said, Wilt thou also destroy the righteous with the wicked?”
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“That be far from thee to do after this manner, to slay the righteous with the wicked: and that the righteous should be as the wicked, that be far from thee: Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?”
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“And Pharaoh sent, and called for Moses and Aaron, and said unto them, I have sinned this time: the LORD is righteous, and I and my people are wicked.”
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