The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult.
Proverbs 12:17 - English Standard Version 2016 Whoever speaks the truth gives honest evidence, but a false witness utters 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. |
The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult.
There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
A truthful witness saves lives, but one who breathes out lies is deceitful.
A faithful witness does not lie, but a false witness breathes out lies.
A worthless witness mocks at justice, and the mouth of the wicked devours iniquity.
A false witness will not go unpunished, and he who breathes out lies will not escape.
A false witness will perish, but the word of a man who hears will endure.
Be not a witness against your neighbor without cause, and do not deceive with your lips.
a false witness who breathes out lies, and one who sows discord among brothers.
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;
For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false witness, slander.
Now the chief priests and the whole council were seeking false testimony against Jesus that they might put him to death,
and they set up false witnesses who said, “This man never ceases to speak words against this holy place and the law,
having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame.