Proverbs 12:17
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.”
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“He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.”
King James Version · Public Domain“He that uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness; But a false witness, deceit.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“Whoso uttereth faithfulness declareth righteousness, And a false witness--deceit.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Proverbs 12:17 — 12 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Samuel 22:14Ahimelech answered the king, “Who among all your servants is as faithful as David, the king’s son-in-law, the captain of your bodyguard who is honored in your house?
- Proverbs 6:19a false witness who gives false testimony, and one who stirs up discord among brothers.
- Proverbs 14:5An honest witness does not deceive, but a dishonest witness pours forth lies.
- Proverbs 14:25A truthful witness saves lives, but one who utters lies is deceitful.
- Proverbs 19:5A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who utters lies will not escape.
- Proverbs 19:28A corrupt witness mocks justice, and a wicked mouth swallows iniquity.
- Proverbs 21:28A lying witness will perish, but the man who listens to truth will speak forever.
- Proverbs 24:28Do not testify against your neighbor without cause, and do not deceive with your lips.
- Matthew 15:19For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, and slander.
- Matthew 26:59Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking false testimony against Jesus in order to put Him to death.
- Acts 6:13where they presented false witnesses who said, “This man never stops speaking against this holy place and against the law.
- 1 Peter 3:16keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ.
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