Proverbs 12:17
King James Version (KJV)
He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
In context
15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
16 A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
17 He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
18 There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
19 The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
Proverbs 12:17 in every translation
- 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.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.
- 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.