Proverbs 12:17 “He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness sp…”

Proverbs 12:17

He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.

World English Bible

He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.

American Standard Version

He that uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness; But a false witness, deceit.

Geneva Bible 1599

He that speaketh trueth, will shewe righteousnes: but a false witnes vseth deceite.

Darby Translation

He that uttereth truth sheweth forth righteousness; but a false witness deceit.

Young's Literal Translation

Whoso uttereth faithfulness declareth righteousness, And a false witness — deceit.

Bible in Basic English

The breathing out of true words gives knowledge of righteousness; but a false witness gives out deceit.

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Cross references

“that”

Proverbs 14:5 Proverbs 14:25 1 Samuel 22:14 1 Samuel 22:15

Proverbs 14:5 · BSB

An honest witness does not deceive, but a dishonest witness pours forth lies.

Proverbs 14:25 · BSB

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

1 Samuel 22:14 · BSB

Ahimelech answered the king, “Who among all your servants is as faithful as David, the king’s son-in-law, the captain of your bodyguard and honored in your house?

1 Samuel 22:15 · BSB

Was that day the first time I inquired of God for him? Far be it from me! Let not the king accuse your servant or any of my father’s household, for your servant knew nothing of this whole affair—not in part or in whole.”

“but”

Proverbs 6:19 Proverbs 24:28 Proverbs 19:5 Proverbs 19:28 Proverbs 21:28 Matthew 15:19

Proverbs 6:19 · BSB

a false witness who gives false testimony, and one who stirs up discord among brothers.

Proverbs 24:28 · BSB

Do not testify against your neighbor without cause, and do not deceive with your lips.

Proverbs 19:5 · BSB

A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who utters lies will not escape.

Proverbs 19:28 · BSB

A corrupt witness mocks justice, and a wicked mouth swallows iniquity.

Proverbs 21:28 · BSB

A lying witness will perish, but the man who listens to truth will speak forever.

Matthew 15:19 · BSB

For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, and slander.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

16A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.

18Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

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