Parallel Verses
King James 2000
He that speaks truth shows forth righteousness: but a false witness, deceit.
New American Standard Bible
But a false witness, deceit.
King James Version
He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
Holman Bible
but a false witness, deceit.
International Standard Version
The truth teller speaks what is right, but the false witness speaks what is deceitful.
A Conservative Version
He who utters truth shows forth righteousness, but a FALSE witness, deceit.
American Standard Version
He that uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness; But a false witness, deceit.
Amplified
He who speaks truth [when he testifies] tells what is right,
But a false witness utters deceit [in court].
Bible in Basic English
The breathing out of true words gives knowledge of righteousness; but a false witness gives out deceit.
Darby Translation
He that uttereth truth sheweth forth righteousness; but a false witness deceit.
Julia Smith Translation
He breathing out faithfulness will announce justice: and a witness of falsehoods, deceit
Lexham Expanded Bible
He who will speak truth will reveal righteousness, but the witness of falsehood, deceit.
Modern King James verseion
He who breathes truth shows forth righteousness, but a false witness deceit.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
A just man will tell the truth, and show the thing that is right; but a false witness deceiveth.
NET Bible
The faithful witness tells what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.
New Heart English Bible
He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.
The Emphasized Bible
He that whispereth faithfulness, declareth righteousness, but, a false witness, is a fraud.
Webster
He that speaketh truth showeth forth righteousness: but a false witness, deceit.
World English Bible
He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.
Youngs Literal Translation
Whoso uttereth faithfulness declareth righteousness, And a false witness -- deceit.
Themes
Speech/communication » Those that speak the truth
The fruit of righteousness » Who is righteous
Truth » Those that speak the truth
Truth » They who speak » Show forth righteousness
Interlinear
'emuwnah
Nagad
Tsedeq
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 12:17
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
16 A fool's wrath is at once known: but a prudent man covers shame. 17 He that speaks truth shows forth righteousness: but a false witness, deceit. 18 There is one that speaks like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise brings health.
Cross References
Proverbs 14:5
A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.
Proverbs 6:19
A false witness that speaks lies, and he that sows discord among brethren.
Proverbs 14:25
A true witness delivers souls: but a deceitful witness speaks lies.
1 Samuel 22:14-15
Then Ahimelech answered the king, and said, And who is so faithful among all your servants as David, who is the king's son-in-law, and goes at your bidding, and is honorable in your house?
Proverbs 19:5
A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaks lies shall not escape.
Proverbs 19:28
An ungodly witness scorns judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devours iniquity.
Proverbs 21:28
A false witness shall perish: but the man that hears speaks constantly.
Proverbs 24:28
Be not a witness against your neighbor without cause; and deceive not with your lips.
Matthew 15:19
For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies:
Matthew 26:59
Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, sought false witness against Jesus, to put him to death;
Acts 6:13
And set up false witnesses, who said, This man ceases not to speak blasphemous words against this holy place, and the law:
1 Peter 3:16
Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good behavior in Christ.