Proverbs 12:17
“He that speaketh trueth, sheweth foorth righteousnesse: but a false witnesse, deceit.”
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Proverbs 12:17 Context
15The way of a foole is right in his owne eyes: but he that hearkeneth vnto counsell, is wise. 16A fooles wrath is presently knowen: but a prudent man couereth shame. 17He that speaketh trueth, sheweth foorth righteousnesse: but a false witnesse, deceit. 18There is that speaketh like the pearcings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health. 19The lippe of trueth shall bee established for euer: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 12:17
[He that] speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
- King James Version
He who speaks truth tells what is right, But a false witness, deceit.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
He that uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness; But a false witness, deceit.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The breathing out of true words gives knowledge of righteousness; but a false witness gives out deceit.
- Basic English Bible
He that uttereth truth sheweth forth righteousness; but a false witness deceit.
- Darby Bible
He that speaketh truth showeth forth righteousness: but a false witness, deceit.
- Webster's Bible
He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.
- World English Bible
Whoso uttereth faithfulness declareth righteousness, And a false witness -- deceit.
- Youngs Literal Bible
He that breatheth forth truth uttereth righteousness; but a false witness deceit.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 12:17
12:17 Deceit - He who uses himself to lying in his common talk, will use falsehood and deceit in judgment.