Proverbs 12:17

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

Whoever speaks the truth gives honest evidence, but a false witness speaks deceitfully.

Cross References

Proverbs 12:16

Fools show their anger at once, but the prudent ignore an insult.

Proverbs 12:18

Rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

Proverbs 14:25

A truthful witness saves lives, but one who utters lies is a betrayer.

Proverbs 14:5

A faithful witness does not lie, but a false witness breathes out lies.

Proverbs 19:28

A worthless witness mocks at justice, and the mouth of the wicked devours iniquity.

Proverbs 19:5

A false witness will not go unpunished, and a liar will not escape.

Proverbs 21:28

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

Proverbs 24:28

Do not be a witness against your neighbor without cause, and do not deceive with your lips.

Proverbs 6:19

a lying witness who testifies falsely, and one who sows discord in a family.

Zechariah 8:16

These are the things that you shall do: speak the truth to one another, render in your gates judgments that are true and make for peace,

Matthew 15:19

For out of the heart come evil intentions, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false witness, slander.

Matthew 26:59

Now the chief priests and the whole council were looking for false testimony against Jesus so that they might put him to death,

Acts 6:13

They set up false witnesses who said, “This man never stops saying things against this holy place and the law,

1 Peter 3:16

yet do it with gentleness and respect. Maintain a good conscience so that, when you are maligned, those who abuse you for your good conduct in Christ may be put to shame.