Proverbs 12:17 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021 Whoever speaks the truth gives honest evidence, but a false witness speaks deceitfully. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: But a false witness deceit. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition He who breathes out truth shows forth righteousness (uprightness and right standing with God), but a false witness utters deceit. American Standard Version (1901) He that uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness; But a false witness, deceit. Common English Bible Those who state the truth speak justly, but a false witness deceives. Catholic Public Domain Version He is a sign of justice, who speaks what he knows. But whoever deceives is a dishonest witness. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version He that speaketh that which he knoweth, sheweth forth justice: but he that lieth, is a deceitful witness. |
Rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
A worthless witness mocks at justice, and the mouth of the wicked devours iniquity.
A false witness will perish, but a good listener will testify successfully.
Do not be a witness against your neighbor without cause, and do not deceive with your lips.
a lying witness who testifies falsely, and one who sows discord in a family.
These are the things that you shall do: speak the truth to one another, render in your gates judgments that are true and make for peace,
For out of the heart come evil intentions, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false witness, slander.
Now the chief priests and the whole council were looking for false testimony against Jesus so that they might put him to death,
They set up false witnesses who said, “This man never stops saying things against this holy place and the law,
yet do it with gentleness and respect. Maintain a good conscience so that, when you are maligned, those who abuse you for your good conduct in Christ may be put to shame.