Proverbs 12:17
World English Bible (WEB)
He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.
In context
15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.
16 A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
17 He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.
18 There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.
19 Truth’s lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.
Proverbs 12:17 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.
- KJV King James Version
- He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
- 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.