Proverbs 12:17
What does Proverbs 12:17 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 12:17 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000He that uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness; But a false witness, deceit.
KJV
King James Version · 1611He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901He that uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness; But a false witness, deceit.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The breathing out of true words gives knowledge of righteousness; but a false witness gives out deceit.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Whoso uttereth faithfulness declareth righteousness, And a false witness--deceit.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752He that speaketh that which he knoweth, sheweth forth justice: but he that lieth, is a deceitful witness.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890He that uttereth truth sheweth forth righteousness; but a false witness deceit.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 6:19
A false witness that uttereth lies, And he that soweth discord among brethren.
- Proverbs 19:5
A false witness shall not be unpunished; And he that uttereth lies shall not escape.
- 1 Peter 3:16
having a good conscience; that, wherein ye are spoken against, they may be put to shame who revile your good manner of life in Christ.
- Acts 6:13
and set up false witnesses, who said, This man ceaseth not to speak words against this holy place, and the law:
- Proverbs 19:28
A worthless witness mocketh at justice; And the mouth of the wicked swalloweth iniquity.
- Proverbs 21:28
A false witness shall perish; But the man that heareth shall speak so as to endure.
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