Proverbs 13:5
“A righteous man hates lies, but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace.”
What does Proverbs 13:5 mean?
Honesty and integrity go hand in hand with living a good life, while dishonesty corrodes both your character and your relationships. When you care about doing what's right, you naturally develop a deep aversion to lies, not just the big deceptions but the small falsehoods that chip away at trust. By contrast, someone who regularly acts without conscience or integrity doesn't just hurt themselves, they create a ripple of shame that affects everyone connected to them, damaging their reputation and the reputations of those around them.