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


In Context

14 A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth. The work of a man's hands shall be rewarded to him.

15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.

16 A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.

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

18 There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.

19 Truth's lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.

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 New International Version of the Holy Bible

12:17A truthful witness gives honest testimony, but a false witness tells lies.

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 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.