Parallel Verses
Lexham Expanded Bible
He who will speak truth will reveal righteousness, but the witness of falsehood, deceit.
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.
International Standard Version
The truth teller speaks what is right, but the false witness speaks what is deceitful.
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.
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 As for a fool, {on that very day} he makes his anger known, but he who ignores an insult [is] prudent. 17 He who will speak truth will reveal righteousness, but the witness of falsehood, deceit. 18 There is one who speaks rashly, like the thrust of a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Cross References
Proverbs 14:5
A faithful witness does not lie, but he who breathes out falsehood is a witness of deceit.
Proverbs 6:19
a false witness who breathes lies and sends out discord between brothers.
Proverbs 14:25
He who saves lives [is] a witness of truth, but he who utters lies [is] a betrayer.
1 Samuel 22:14-15
But Ahimelech answered the king and said, "And who among all your servants [is] as faithful as David? He [is] the son-in-law of the king who moves [quickly] to safeguard you and is honored in your house.
Proverbs 19:5
A witness of falsehood will not go unpunished, and he who breathes lies will not escape.
Proverbs 19:28
A worthless witness will mock justice, and the mouth of the wicked will devour iniquity.
Proverbs 21:28
A false witness will perish, but a man who listens will testify with success.
Proverbs 24:28
Do not be a witness without cause against your neighbor nor deceive with your lips.
Matthew 15:19
For from the heart come evil plans, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false witness, abusive speech.
Matthew 26:59
Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were looking for false testimony against Jesus in order that they could put him to death.
Acts 6:13
And they put forward false witnesses who said, "This man does not stop speaking words against the holy place and the law!
1 Peter 3:16
But [do so] with courtesy and respect, having a good conscience, so that in [the things] in which you are slandered, the ones who malign your good conduct in Christ may be put to shame.