Proverbs 12:17 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

¹⁷ Whoever speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹⁷ He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: But a false witness deceit.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹⁷ He who breathes out truth shows forth righteousness (uprightness and right standing with God), but a false witness utters deceit.

American Standard Version (1901)

¹⁷ He that uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness; But a false witness, deceit.

Common English Bible

¹⁷ Those who state the truth speak justly, but a false witness deceives.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁷ He is a sign of justice, who speaks what he knows. But whoever deceives is a dishonest witness.

Proverbs 12:17 Cross References

Proverbs 12:16

A fool’s displeasure is known at once, but whoever ignores an insult is sensible.

Proverbs 12:18

There is one who speaks rashly, like a piercing sword; but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

Proverbs 14:25

A truthful witness rescues lives, but one who utters lies is deceitful.

Proverbs 14:5

An honest witness does not deceive, but a dishonest witness utters lies.

Proverbs 19:28

A worthless witness mocks justice, and a wicked mouth swallows iniquity.

Proverbs 19:5

A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who utters lies will not escape.

Proverbs 21:28

A lying witness will perish, but the one who listens will speak successfully.

Proverbs 24:28

Don’t testify against your neighbour without cause. Don’t deceive with your lips.

Proverbs 6:19

a lying witness who gives false testimony, and one who stirs up trouble among brothers.

Zechariah 8:16

These are the things you must do: Speak truth to one another; make true and sound decisions within your city gates.

Matthew 15:19

For from the heart come evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, sexual immoralities, thefts, false testimonies,   slander.

Matthew 26:59

The chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were looking for false testimony against Jesus so that they could put him to death,

Acts 6:13

They also presented false witnesses who said, ‘This man never stops speaking against this holy place and the law.

1 Peter 3:16

Yet do this with gentleness and reverence, keeping a clear conscience,  so that when you are accused,  those who disparage your good conduct in Christ will be put to shame.