Proverbs 12:17

Proverbs chapter 12 · verse 17 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

World English Bible · 2000

He that uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness; But a false witness, deceit.

King James Version · 1611

He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.

American Standard Version · 1901

He that uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness; But a false witness, deceit.

v.16A fool’s vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.

v.17This passage

v.18There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.

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.