Proverbs 12:17
“He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.”
King James Version (KJV)
🌐 Proverbs 12:17 in 8 Translations
King James Version (KJV)English
He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
American Standard Version (ASV)English
He that uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness; But a false witness, deceit.
Open English Bible (OEB)English
Elberfelder Bibel (ELB)Deutsch
Wer Wahrheit ausspricht, tut Gerechtigkeit kund, aber ein falscher Zeuge Trug.
Reina-Valera (RV)Español
El que habla verdad, declara justicia; mas el testigo mentiroso, engaño.
Bíblia Livre (BL)Português
Aquele que fala a verdade conta a justiça; porém a testemunha falsa conta o engano.
Nova Versão (NVA)Português
Aquele que fala a verdade diz o que é certo, mas a falsa testemunha diz mentiras.
📖 Proverbs 12:17 in Context
15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
16A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
17He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
18There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
19The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
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