Proverbs 12:17

God's Word

A truthful witness speaks honestly, but a lying witness speaks deceitfully.

Cross References

Proverbs 12:16

When a stubborn fool is irritated, he shows it immediately, but a sensible person hides the insult.

Proverbs 12:18

Careless words stab like a sword, but the words of wise people bring healing.

Proverbs 14:25

An honest witness saves lives, but one who tells lies is dangerous.

Proverbs 14:5

A trustworthy witness does not lie, but a dishonest witness breathes lies.

Proverbs 19:28

A worthless witness mocks justice, and the mouths of wicked people swallow up trouble.

Proverbs 19:5

A lying witness will not go unpunished. One who tells lies will not escape.

Proverbs 21:28

A lying witness will die, but a person who listens to advice will continue to speak.

Proverbs 24:28

Do not testify against your neighbor without a reason, and do not deceive with your lips.

Proverbs 6:19

a dishonest witness spitting out lies, and a person who spreads conflict among relatives.

Zechariah 8:16

You must do these things: Speak the truth to each other. Give correct and fair verdicts for peace in your courts.

Matthew 15:19

Evil thoughts, murder, adultery, ⌞other⌟ sexual sins, stealing, lying, and cursing come from within.

Matthew 26:59

The chief priests and the whole council were searching for false testimony to use against Jesus in order to execute him.

Acts 6:13

Some witnesses stood up and lied about Stephen. They said, “This man never stops saying bad things about the holy place and Moses’ Teachings.

1 Peter 3:16

Keep your conscience clear. Then those who treat the good Christian life you live with contempt will feel ashamed that they have ridiculed you.