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


In Context

14 From the fruit of the mouth is one satisfied with good, And the deed of man's hands returneth to him.

15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, And whoso is hearkening to counsel is wise.

16 The fool — in a day is his anger known, And the prudent is covering shame.

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

18 A rash speaker is like piercings of a sword, And the tongue of the wise is healing.

19 The lip of truth is established for ever, And for a moment — a tongue of falsehood.

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 World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

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

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

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