Proverbs 12:17

New International Version

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

Cross References

Proverbs 12:16

Fools show their annoyance at once, but the prudent overlook an insult.

Proverbs 12:18

The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

Proverbs 14:25

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

Proverbs 14:5

An honest witness does not deceive, but a false witness pours out lies.

Proverbs 19:28

A corrupt witness mocks at justice, and the mouth of the wicked gulps down evil.

Proverbs 19:5

A false witness will not go unpunished, and whoever pours out lies will not go free.

Proverbs 21:28

A false witness will perish, but a careful listener will testify successfully.

Proverbs 24:28

Do not testify against your neighbor without cause— would you use your lips to mislead?

Proverbs 6:19

a false witness who pours out lies and a person who stirs up conflict in the community.

Zechariah 8:16

These are the things you are to do: Speak the truth to each other, and render true and sound judgment in your courts;

Matthew 15:19

For out of the heart come evil thoughts—murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander.

Matthew 26:59

The chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were looking for false evidence against Jesus so that they could put him to death.

Acts 6:13

They produced false witnesses, who testified, “This fellow never stops speaking against this holy place and against the law.

1 Peter 3:16

keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.