Proverbs 12:17

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

An honest person tells the truth in court, but a dishonest person tells nothing but lies.

Cross References

Proverbs 12:16

Losing your temper is foolish; ignoring an insult is sensible.

Proverbs 12:18

Sharp words cut like a sword, but words of wisdom heal.

Proverbs 14:25

An honest witness can save your life, but liars can't be trusted.

Proverbs 14:5

An honest witness tells the truth; a dishonest witness tells nothing but lies.

Proverbs 19:28

A lying witness makes fun of the court system, and criminals think crime is really delicious.

Proverbs 19:5

Dishonest witnesses and liars won't escape punishment.

Proverbs 21:28

If you tell lies in court, you are done for; only a reliable witness can do the job.

Proverbs 24:28

Don't accuse anyone who isn't guilty. Don't ever tell a lie

Proverbs 6:19

those who tell lies in court or stir up trouble in a family.

Zechariah 8:16

But you must be truthful with each other, and in court you must give fair decisions that lead to peace.

Matthew 15:19

Out of your heart come evil thoughts, murder, unfaithfulness in marriage, vulgar deeds, stealing, telling lies, and insulting others.

Matthew 26:59

The chief priests and the whole council wanted to put Jesus to death. So they tried to find some people who would tell lies about him in court.

Acts 6:13

Some men agreed to tell lies about Stephen, and they said, “This man keeps on saying terrible things about this holy temple and the Law of Moses.

1 Peter 3:16

Give a kind and respectful answer and keep your conscience clear. This way you will make people ashamed for saying bad things about your good conduct as a follower of Christ.