Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version An honest witness tells the truth, but a false witness tells lies. New Living Translation An honest witness tells the truth; a false witness tells lies. English Standard Version Whoever speaks the truth gives honest evidence, but a false witness utters deceit. Berean Standard Bible He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit. King James Bible He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit. New King James Version He who speaks truth declares righteousness, But a false witness, deceit. New American Standard Bible One who declares truth tells what is right, But a false witness, deceit. NASB 1995 He who speaks truth tells what is right, But a false witness, deceit. NASB 1977 He who speaks truth tells what is right, But a false witness, deceit. Legacy Standard Bible He who breathes out truth declares what is right, But a false witness, deceit. Amplified Bible He who speaks truth [when he testifies] tells what is right, But a false witness utters deceit [in court]. Christian Standard Bible Whoever speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit. Holman Christian Standard Bible Whoever speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness, deceit. American Standard Version He that uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness; But a false witness, deceit. Aramaic Bible in Plain English The righteous speaks obvious trustworthiness and the testimony of the evil is deceit. Brenton Septuagint Translation A righteous man declares the open truth; but an unjust witness is deceitful. Contemporary English Version An honest person tells the truth in court, but a dishonest person tells nothing but lies. Douay-Rheims Bible He that speaketh that which he knoweth, sheweth forth justice: but he that lieth, is a deceitful witness. English Revised Version He that uttereth truth sheweth forth righteousness, but a false witness deceit. GOD'S WORD® Translation A truthful witness speaks honestly, but a lying witness speaks deceitfully. Good News Translation When you tell the truth, justice is done, but lies lead to injustice. International Standard Version The truth teller speaks what is right, but the false witness speaks what is deceitful. JPS Tanakh 1917 He that breatheth forth truth uttereth righteousness; But a false witness deceit. Literal Standard Version Whoever utters faithfulness declares righteousness, | And a false witness—deceit. Majority Standard Bible He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit. New American Bible Whoever speaks honestly testifies truly, but the deceitful make lying witnesses. NET Bible The faithful witness tells what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit. New Revised Standard Version Whoever speaks the truth gives honest evidence, but a false witness speaks deceitfully. New Heart English Bible He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies. Webster's Bible Translation 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. Young's Literal Translation Whoso uttereth faithfulness declareth righteousness, And a false witness -- deceit. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Loving Discipline and Knowledge…16A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult. 17He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit. 18Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.… Cross References Proverbs 6:19 a false witness who gives false testimony, and one who stirs up discord among brothers. Proverbs 12:16 A fool's anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult. Proverbs 12:18 Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. Proverbs 14:5 An honest witness does not deceive, but a dishonest witness pours forth lies. Zechariah 8:16 These are the things you must do: Speak truth to one another, render true and sound judgments in your gates, Treasury of Scripture He that speaks truth shows forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit. that Proverbs 14:5,25 A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies… 1 Samuel 22:14,15 Then Ahimelech answered the king, and said, And who is so faithful among all thy servants as David, which is the king's son in law, and goeth at thy bidding, and is honourable in thine house? … but Proverbs 6:19 A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren. Proverbs 19:5,28 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape… Proverbs 21:28 A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly. Jump to Previous Breatheth Breathing Deceit Evidence Faithfulness Forth Gives Honest Honestly Lies Right Righteousness Sheweth Showeth Speaketh Speaks Tells Testifies Testimony True. Truth Truthful Uttereth Utters Witness WordsJump to Next Breatheth Breathing Deceit Evidence Faithfulness Forth Gives Honest Honestly Lies Right Righteousness Sheweth Showeth Speaketh Speaks Tells Testifies Testimony True. Truth Truthful Uttereth Utters Witness WordsProverbs 12 1. Whoever loves discipline loves knowledgeVerse 17. - He that speaketh - breatheth out fearlessly (Proverbs 6:19) - truth showeth forth righteousness. The truth always conduces to justice and right, not only in a matter of law, but generally and in all cases. Vulgate, "He who speaks that which he knows is a discoverer of justice;" Septuagint, "A just man announces well proved assurance [or, 'the open truth'] (ἐπιδεικνυμένην πίστιν)." A false witness showeth forth deceit (Proverbs 14:5, 25); exhibits his true character, which is fraud, treachery, and wrong doing. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew [He who] speaksיָפִ֣יחַ (yā·p̄î·aḥ) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6315: To puff, blow with the breath, air, to fan, to utter, to kindle, to scoff the truth אֱ֭מוּנָה (’ĕ·mū·nāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 530: Firmness, steadfastness, fidelity declares יַגִּ֣יד (yag·gîḏ) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5046: To be conspicuous what is right, צֶ֑דֶק (ṣe·ḏeq) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6664: The right, equity, prosperity but a false שְׁקָרִ֣ים (šə·qā·rîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 8267: Deception, disappointment, falsehood witness וְעֵ֖ד (wə·‘êḏ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5707: A witness, testimony, a recorder, prince [speaks] deceit. מִרְמָֽה׃ (mir·māh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4820: Deceit, treachery Links Proverbs 12:17 NIVProverbs 12:17 NLT Proverbs 12:17 ESV Proverbs 12:17 NASB Proverbs 12:17 KJV Proverbs 12:17 BibleApps.com Proverbs 12:17 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 12:17 Chinese Bible Proverbs 12:17 French Bible Proverbs 12:17 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 12:17 He who is truthful testifies honestly (Prov. 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