A fool’s displeasure is known at once, but whoever ignores an insult is sensible.
Proverbs 12:17 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised Whoever speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: But a false witness deceit. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition He who breathes out truth shows forth righteousness (uprightness and right standing with God), but a false witness utters deceit. American Standard Version (1901) He that uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness; But a false witness, deceit. Common English Bible Those who state the truth speak justly, but a false witness deceives. Catholic Public Domain Version He is a sign of justice, who speaks what he knows. But whoever deceives is a dishonest witness. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version He that speaketh that which he knoweth, sheweth forth justice: but he that lieth, is a deceitful witness. |
A fool’s displeasure is known at once, but whoever ignores an insult is sensible.
There is one who speaks rashly, like a piercing sword; but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
A truthful witness rescues lives, but one who utters lies is deceitful.
An honest witness does not deceive, but a dishonest witness utters lies.
A worthless witness mocks justice, and a wicked mouth swallows iniquity.
A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who utters lies will not escape.
A lying witness will perish, but the one who listens will speak successfully.
Don’t testify against your neighbour without cause. Don’t deceive with your lips.
a lying witness who gives false testimony, and one who stirs up trouble among brothers.
These are the things you must do: Speak truth to one another; make true and sound decisions within your city gates.
For from the heart come evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, sexual immoralities, thefts, false testimonies, slander.
The chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were looking for false testimony against Jesus so that they could put him to death,
They also presented false witnesses who said, ‘This man never stops speaking against this holy place and the law.
Yet do this with gentleness and reverence, keeping a clear conscience, so that when you are accused, those who disparage your good conduct in Christ will be put to shame.