A fool's vexation is presently known: But a prudent man concealeth shame.
Proverbs 12:17 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895 He that uttereth truth sheweth forth righteousness, But a false witness deceit. 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. |
A fool's vexation is presently known: But a prudent man concealeth shame.
There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword: But the tongue of the wise is health.
A true witness delivereth souls: But he that uttereth lies causeth deceit.
A worthless witness mocketh at judgement: And the mouth of the wicked swalloweth iniquity.
A false witness shall not be unpunished; And he that uttereth lies shall not escape.
A false witness shall perish: But the man that heareth shall speak unchallenged.
Be not a witness against thy neighbour without cause; And deceive not with thy lips.
A false witness that uttereth lies, And he that soweth discord among brethren.
These are the things that ye shall do; Speak ye every man the truth with his neighbour; execute the judgement of truth and peace in your gates:
For out of the heart come forth evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, railings:
Now the chief priests and the whole council sought false witness against Jesus, that they might put him to death;
and set up false witnesses, which said, This man ceaseth not to speak words against this holy place, and the law:
having a good conscience; that, wherein ye are spoken against, they may be put to shame who revile your good manner of life in Christ.