Proverbs 12:17

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

For out of the heart come wicked designs, murder, adultery, immorality, stealing, false witness, impious speech.

Now the high priests and the whole council were trying to get false testimony against Jesus, so that they might put him to death.

Then they brought forward false witnesses, who said, "This man is constantly saying things against this holy place and against the Law,

and keep your conscience clear, so that those who abuse your upright Christian conduct may be made ashamed of their slanders.