17A truthful witness gives honest testimony, but a false witness tells lies.


In Context

14 From the fruit of his lips a man is filled with good things as surely as the work of his hands rewards him.

15 The way of a fool seems right to him, but a wise man listens to advice.

16 A fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.

17 A truthful witness gives honest testimony, but a false witness tells lies.

18 Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

19 Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.

Proverbs 12:17 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

12:17[He that] speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

12:17He that speaketh that which he knoweth, sheweth forth justice: but he that lieth, is a deceitful witness.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

12:17He that uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness; But a false witness, deceit.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

12:17He that uttereth truth sheweth forth righteousness; but a false witness deceit.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

12:17He that uttereth truth sheweth forth righteousness, but a false witness deceit.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

12:17He that speaketh truth showeth forth righteousness: but a false witness, deceit.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

12:17He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

12:17Whoso uttereth faithfulness declareth righteousness, And a false witness — deceit.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

12:17He that speaks truth shows forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.