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
A truthful witness does not lie, but a false witness breathes out lies.
1 Samuel 22:14
Ahimelech replied to the king, "Who among all your servants is faithful like David? He is the king's son-in-law, the leader of your bodyguard, and honored in your house!

But

Proverbs 6:19
a false witness who pours out lies, and a person who spreads discord among family members.
Proverbs 19:5
A false witness will not go unpunished, and the one who spouts out lies will not escape punishment.
Proverbs 21:28
A lying witness will perish, but the one who reports accurately speaks forever.
Proverbs 24:28
Do not be a witness against your neighbor without cause, and do not deceive with your words.
Matthew 15:19
For out of the heart come evil ideas, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander.
Matthew 26:59
The chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were trying to find false testimony against Jesus so that they could put him to death.
Acts 6:13
They brought forward false witnesses who said, "This man does not stop saying things against this holy place and the law.
1 Peter 3:16
Yet do it with courtesy and respect, keeping a good conscience, so that those who slander your good conduct in Christ may be put to shame when they accuse you.

General references

Proverbs 14:5
A truthful witness does not lie, but a false witness breathes out lies.

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