Proverbs 12:17

Proverbs Of Solomon

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The [arrogant] fool’s anger is quickly known [because he lacks self-control and common sense],
But a prudent man ignores an insult.
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He who speaks truth [when he testifies] tells what is right,
But a false witness utters deceit [in court].
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There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword,
But the tongue of the wise brings healing.

Faithful Witness

False Witness

With God

Proverbs 14:5

A faithful and trustworthy witness will not lie,
But a false witness speaks lies.

Proverbs 6:19

A false witness who breathes out lies [even half-truths],
And one who spreads discord (rumors) among brothers.

Proverbs 14:25

A truthful witness saves lives,
But he who speaks lies is treacherous.

1 Samuel 22:14-15

Then Ahimelech answered the king, “And who among all your servants is as faithful and trustworthy as David, who is the king’s son-in-law, and who is captain over your guard [and your confidant], and is honored in your house?

Proverbs 19:5

A false witness will not go unpunished,
And he who breathes out lies will not escape.

Proverbs 19:28

A wicked and worthless witness mocks justice,
And the mouth of the wicked spreads iniquity.

Proverbs 21:28

A false witness will perish,
But a man who listens to the truth will speak forever and go unchallenged.

Proverbs 24:28

Do not be a witness against your neighbor without cause,
And do not deceive with your lips [speak neither lies nor half-truths].

Matthew 15:19

For out of the heart come evil thoughts and plans, murders, adulteries, sexual immoralities, thefts, false testimonies, slanders (verbal abuse, irreverent speech, blaspheming).

Matthew 26:59

Now the chief priests and the whole Council (Sanhedrin, Jewish High Court) tried to get false witnesses to testify against Jesus, so that they might [have a reason to] put Him to death.

Acts 6:13

They presented false witnesses who said, “This man never stops speaking against this holy place and the Law [of Moses];

1 Peter 3:16

And see to it that your conscience is entirely clear, so that every time you are slandered or falsely accused, those who attack or disparage your good behavior in Christ will be shamed [by their own words].