Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

General references

Bible References

That

Proverbs 14:5
An honest witness does not deceive,
but a dishonest witness utters lies.
1 Samuel 22:14
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.

But

Proverbs 6:19
a lying witness who gives false testimony,
and one who stirs up trouble 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 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.

General references

Proverbs 14:5
An honest witness does not deceive,
but a dishonest witness utters lies.

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