Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
The truth teller speaks what is right, but the false witness speaks what is deceitful.
New American Standard Bible
But a false witness, deceit.
King James Version
He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
Holman Bible
but a false witness, deceit.
A Conservative Version
He who utters truth shows forth righteousness, but a FALSE witness, deceit.
American Standard Version
He that uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness; But a false witness, deceit.
Amplified
He who speaks truth [when he testifies] tells what is right,
But a false witness utters deceit [in court].
Bible in Basic English
The breathing out of true words gives knowledge of righteousness; but a false witness gives out deceit.
Darby Translation
He that uttereth truth sheweth forth righteousness; but a false witness deceit.
Julia Smith Translation
He breathing out faithfulness will announce justice: and a witness of falsehoods, deceit
King James 2000
He that speaks truth shows forth righteousness: but a false witness, deceit.
Lexham Expanded Bible
He who will speak truth will reveal righteousness, but the witness of falsehood, deceit.
Modern King James verseion
He who breathes truth shows forth righteousness, but a false witness deceit.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
A just man will tell the truth, and show the thing that is right; but a false witness deceiveth.
NET Bible
The faithful witness tells what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.
New Heart English Bible
He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.
The Emphasized Bible
He that whispereth faithfulness, declareth righteousness, but, a false witness, is a fraud.
Webster
He that speaketh truth showeth forth righteousness: but a false witness, deceit.
World English Bible
He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.
Youngs Literal Translation
Whoso uttereth faithfulness declareth righteousness, And a false witness -- deceit.
Themes
Speech/communication » Those that speak the truth
The fruit of righteousness » Who is righteous
Truth » Those that speak the truth
Truth » They who speak » Show forth righteousness
Interlinear
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 12:17
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
16 The anger of a fool becomes readily apparent, but the prudent person overlooks an insult. 17 The truth teller speaks what is right, but the false witness speaks what is deceitful. 18 Some speak rashly like the cutting of a sword, but what the wise say promotes healing.
Cross References
Proverbs 14:5
A trustworthy witness does not deceive, but a false witness spews lies.
Proverbs 6:19
a false witness snorting lies, and someone sowing quarrels between brothers.
Proverbs 14:25
A truthful witness saves lives, but the person who lies is deceitful.
1 Samuel 22:14-15
Ahimelech answered the king, "Who among all your officials is as faithful as David? He is the king's son-in-law, the captain of your bodyguard, and he's honored in your household.
Proverbs 19:5
A witness to lies will not go unpunished; the teller of falsehoods will not escape.
Proverbs 19:28
A corrupt witness mocks justice, and the wicked person feeds on iniquity.
Proverbs 21:28
A false witness will perish, but whoever listens will testify successfully.
Proverbs 24:28
Don't testify against your neighbor without a cause, and don't lie when you speak.
Matthew 15:19
It is out of the heart that evil thoughts come, as well as murder, adultery, sexual immorality, stealing, false testimony, and slander.
Matthew 26:59
Meanwhile, the high priests and the whole Council were looking for false testimony against Jesus in order to have him put to death.
Acts 6:13
They had false witnesses stand up and say, "This man never stops saying things against this Holy Place and against the Law.
1 Peter 3:16
But do this gently and respectfully, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak evil of your good conduct in the Messiah will be ashamed of slandering you.