Proverbs 12:17

In 11 translations

BSB

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

KJV

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

WEB

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

ASV

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

LSV

Whoever utters faithfulness declares righteousness, || And a false witness—deceit.

YLT

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

DBY

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

DRC

He that speaketh that which he knoweth, sheweth forth justice: but he that lieth, is a deceitful witness.

GNV

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

JPS

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

LXXE

A righteous man declares the open truth; but an unjust witness is deceitful.

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Original-language editions

WLC

יָפִ֣יחַ אֱ֭מוּנָה יַגִּ֣יד צֶ֑דֶק וְעֵ֖ד שְׁקָרִ֣ים מִרְמָֽה׃

LXX-Br

Ἐπιδεικνυμένην πίστιν ἀπαγγέλλει δίκαιος, ὁ δὲ μάρτυς τῶν ἀδίκων δόλιος.

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Cross-references most cited first

• Proverbs 14:25A truthful witness saves lives, but one who utters lies is deceitful.
• Proverbs 14:5An honest witness does not deceive, but a dishonest witness pours forth lies.
• Proverbs 24:28Do not testify against your neighbor without cause, and do not deceive with your lips.
• Proverbs 6:19a false witness who gives false testimony, and one who stirs up discord among brothers.
• Matthew 15:19For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, and slander.
• Proverbs 21:28A lying witness will perish, but the man who listens to truth will speak forever.
• Proverbs 19:28A corrupt witness mocks justice, and a wicked mouth swallows iniquity.
• Proverbs 19:5A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who utters lies will not escape.
• Matthew 26:59Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking false testimony against Jesus in order to put Him to death.
• 1 Peter 3:16keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ.
• Acts 6:13where they presented false witnesses who said, “This man never stops speaking against this holy place and against the law.
• 1 Samuel 22:14–15Ahimelech answered the king, “Who among all your servants is as faithful as David, the king’s son-in-law, the captain of your bodyguard who is honored in your house? Was that day the first time I inquired of God for…

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