Proverbs 12:17

New King James Version

He who speaks truth declares righteousness, But a false witness, deceit.

Cross References

Proverbs 12:16

A fool’s wrath is known at once, But a prudent man covers shame.

Proverbs 12:18

There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword, But the tongue of the wise promotes health.

Proverbs 14:25

A true witness delivers souls, But a deceitful witness speaks lies.

Proverbs 14:5

A faithful witness does not lie, But a false witness will utter lies.

Proverbs 19:28

A disreputable witness scorns justice, And the mouth of the wicked devours iniquity.

Proverbs 19:5

A false witness will not go unpunished, And he who speaks lies will not escape.

Proverbs 21:28

A false witness shall perish, But the man who hears him will speak endlessly.

Proverbs 24:28

Do not be a witness against your neighbor without cause, For would you deceive with your lips?

Proverbs 6:19

A false witness who speaks lies, And one who sows discord among brethren.

Zechariah 8:16

These are the things you shall do: Speak each man the truth to his neighbor; Give judgment in your gates for truth, justice, and peace;

Matthew 15:19

For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies.

Matthew 26:59

Now the chief priests, the elders, and all the council sought false testimony against Jesus to put Him to death,

Acts 6:13

They also set up false witnesses who said, “This man does not cease to speak blasphemous words against this holy place and the law;

1 Peter 3:16

having a good conscience, that when they defame you as evildoers, those who revile your good conduct in Christ may be ashamed.