Proverbs 12:17

The English Standar Version

Whoever speaks[1] the truth gives honest evidence, but a false witness utters deceit.

Cross References

Proverbs 12:16

The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult.

Proverbs 12:18

There is one whose 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 breathes out lies is deceitful.

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 he who breathes out lies will not escape.

Proverbs 21:28

A false witness will perish, but the word of a man who hears will endure.

Proverbs 24:28

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

Proverbs 6:19

a false witness who breathes out lies, and one who sows discord among brothers.

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 thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false witness, slander.

Matthew 26:59

Now the chief priests and the whole Council[8] were seeking false testimony against Jesus that they might put him to death,

Acts 6:13

and they set up false witnesses who said, "This man never ceases to speak words against this holy place and the law,

1 Peter 3:16

yet do it with gentleness and respect, having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame.