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Proverbs 12:17
[He that] speaketh truth showeth forth righteousness: but a false witness, deceit.
Proverbs 12:17 · Webster Bible
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Proverbs 12:17 in other translations
He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.
He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.
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In context
14 A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of [his] mouth: and the recompense of a man's hands shall be rendered to him.
15 The way of a fool [is] right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth to counsel [is] wise.
16 A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent [man] covereth shame.
17 [He that] speaketh truth showeth forth righteousness: but a false witness, deceit.
18 There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise [is] health.
19 The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue [is] but for a moment.
20 Deceit [is] in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counselors of peace [is] joy.
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