Proverbs 12:17

Proverbs Of Solomon

¹⁶ A fool’s displeasure is known at once,
but whoever ignores an insult is sensible. ¹⁷ Whoever speaks the truth declares what is right,
but a false witness, deceit. ¹⁸ There is one who speaks rashly,
like a piercing sword;
but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

Faithful Witness

False Witness

With God

Proverbs 14:5

An honest witness does not deceive,
but a dishonest witness utters lies.

Proverbs 6:19

a lying witness who gives false testimony,
and one who stirs up trouble among brothers.

Proverbs 14:25

A truthful witness rescues lives,
but one who utters lies is deceitful.

1 Samuel 22:14-15

Ahimelech replied to the king: “Who among all your servants is as faithful as David? He is the king’s son-in-law, captain of your bodyguard, and honored in your house.

Proverbs 19:5

A false witness will not go unpunished,
and one who utters lies will not escape.

Proverbs 19:28

A worthless witness mocks justice,
and a wicked mouth swallows iniquity.

Proverbs 21:28

A lying witness will perish,
but the one who listens will speak successfully.

Proverbs 24:28

Don’t testify against your neighbor without cause.
Don’t deceive with your lips.

Matthew 15:19

For from the heart come evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, sexual immoralities, thefts, false testimonies, blasphemies.

Matthew 26:59

The chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were looking for false testimony against Jesus so they could put Him to death.

Acts 6:13

They also presented false witnesses who said, “This man does not stop speaking blasphemous words against this holy place and the law.

1 Peter 3:16

However, do this with gentleness and respect, keeping your conscience clear, so that when you are accused, those who denounce your Christian life will be put to shame.