Proverbs 12:17 - The Scriptures 1998 He who speaks truth declares 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. |