Proverbs 12:17

Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

The one breathing forth truth declares righteousness, and a witness of falsehoods, deceit.

Latin

Qui quod novit loquitur, index justitiæ est; qui autem mentitur, testis est fraudulentus.

Hebrew

English

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

This proverb's message is also in Proverbs 14:5.

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