Proverbs 12:17

New Century Version

An honest witness tells the truth, but a dishonest witness tells lies.

Cross References

Proverbs 14:25

A truthful witness saves lives, but a false witness is a traitor.

Proverbs 14:5

A truthful witness does not lie, but a false witness tells nothing but lies.

Proverbs 24:28

Don’t testify against your neighbor for no good reason. Don’t say things that are false.

Proverbs 6:19

a witness who lies, and someone who starts arguments among families.

Matthew 15:19

Out of the mind come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual sins, stealing, lying, and speaking evil of others.

Proverbs 21:28

A lying witness will be forgotten, but a truthful witness will speak on.

Proverbs 19:28

An evil witness makes fun of fairness, and wicked people love what is evil.

Proverbs 19:5

A witness who lies will not go free; liars will never escape.

1 Peter 3:16

but answer in a gentle way and with respect. Keep a clear conscience so that those who speak evil of your good life in Christ will be made ashamed.

Acts 6:13

They brought in some people to tell lies about Stephen, saying, “This man is always speaking against this holy place and the law of Moses.

Matthew 26:59

The leading priests and the whole Jewish council tried to find something false against Jesus so they could kill him.

Proverbs 12:16

Fools quickly show that they are upset, but the wise ignore insults.

Proverbs 12:18

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

Zechariah 8:16

These are the things you should do: Tell each other the truth. In the courts judge with truth and complete fairness.