Parallel Verses
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
King James 2000
He that speaks truth shows forth righteousness: but a false witness, 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
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 12:17
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
16
A fool's anger is instantly known. A prudent man conceals shame.
17
But a false witness, deceit.
Cross References
Proverbs 14:5
A faithful witness will not lie, but a false witness utters lies.
Proverbs 6:19
A false witness that speaks lies, and he that sows discord among brothers.
Proverbs 14:25
A truthful witness saves lives. A deceitful witness speaks lies.
1 Samuel 22:14-15
Ahimelech asked the king: But whom among all your officials can you trust like David? Your Majesty, he is your son-in-law, the commander of your bodyguard. He is honored in your own household.
Proverbs 19:5
A false witness will not go unpunished. The liar will not escape.
Proverbs 19:28
An ungodly witness scorns judgment. The mouth of the wicked devours evil.
Proverbs 21:28
A false witness will perish, but the man who hears the truth will speak forever.
Proverbs 24:28
Do not witness against your neighbor without cause. Do not deceive with you lips.
Matthew 15:19
Evil thoughts come from the heart! Thoughts about murder, adultery, fornication, theft, lying, and slander come from the heart!
Matthew 26:59
The chief priests and all the Sanhedrin were looking for false witness against Jesus. They wanted to put him to death.
Acts 6:13
They brought false witnesses, which said: This man will not stop speaking blasphemous words against this holy place and the law.
1 Peter 3:16
Keep a good conscience. When you are spoken against, those who revile your good manner of life in Christ may be put to shame.