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 evil thoughts, murder, adultery, immorality, stealing, false witnessing, irreverent speech.

Now the high priests and the whole council were trying to get false testimony against Jesus, to have Him put to death;

Then they put up false witnesses who said, "This man never stops saying things against this holy place and against the law,

and keep your conscience clear, so that those who bitterly abuse your excellent conduct as Christians may be ashamed of slandering you.