Proverbs 12:17

The Passion Translation

Truthfulness marks the righteous, but the habitual liar can never be trusted.

Cross References

Proverbs 12:16

If you shrug off an insult and refuse to take offense, you demonstrate discretion indeed. But the fool has a short fuse and will immediately let you know when he’s offended.

Proverbs 12:18

Reckless words are like the thrusts of a sword, cutting remarks meant to stab and to hurt. But the words of the wise soothe and heal.

Proverbs 14:25

Speak the truth and you’ll save souls, but in the spreading of lies treachery thrives.

Proverbs 14:5

An honest witness will never lie, but a deceitful witness lies with every breath.

Proverbs 19:28

A corrupt witness makes a mockery of justice, for the wicked never play by the rules.

Proverbs 19:5

Perjury won’t go unpunished, and liars will get all that they deserve.

Proverbs 21:28

No one believes a notorious liar, but the guarded words of an honest man stand the test of time.

Proverbs 24:28

Why would you be a false accuser and slander with your words?

Proverbs 6:19

spouting lies in false testimony, and stirring up strife between friends. These are entirely despicable to God!

Matthew 15:19

You will find living within an impure heart evil ideas, murderous thoughts, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, lies, and slander.

Matthew 26:59

The chief priests and the entire supreme Jewish council of leaders were doing their best to bring false charges against Jesus, because they were looking for a reason to put him to death.

Acts 6:13

One after another, false witnesses stepped forward and accused Stephen, saying, “This man never stops denigrating our temple and our Jewish law.

1 Peter 3:16

with gentleness and respect. Maintain a clean conscience, so that those who slander you for living a pure life in Christ will have to lie about you and will be ashamed because of their slander.