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Proverbs 12:17
Whoso uttereth faithfulness declareth righteousness, And a false witness--deceit.
Proverbs 12:17 · Young's Literal Translation
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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 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.
20 Deceit is in the heart of those devising evil, And to those counselling peace is joy.
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