Proverbs 12:17
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.
In context
15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel.
16 A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.
17 He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.
18 Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
19 Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
Proverbs 12:17 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.
- KJV King James Version
- He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
- WEB World English Bible
- He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.
- ASV American Standard Version
- He that uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness; But a false witness, deceit.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- Whoso uttereth faithfulness declareth righteousness, And a false witness — deceit.
- DBY Darby Translation
- He that uttereth truth sheweth forth righteousness; but a false witness deceit.
- WBS Webster Bible
- He that speaketh truth showeth forth righteousness: but a false witness, deceit.