Proverbs 12:17 | |
NASB: He who speaks truth tells what is right, But a false witness, deceit. (NASB ©1995) GWT: A truthful witness speaks honestly, but a lying witness speaks deceitfully. (GOD'S WORD®) KJV: He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit. ASV: He that uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness; But a false witness, deceit. BBE: The breathing out of true words gives knowledge of righteousness; but a false witness gives out deceit. DBY: He that uttereth truth sheweth forth righteousness; but a false witness deceit. JPS: He that breatheth forth truth uttereth righteousness; but a false witness deceit. WBS: He that speaketh truth showeth forth righteousness: but a false witness, deceit. WEB: He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies. YLT: Whoso uttereth faithfulness declareth righteousness, And a false witness -- deceit. | |
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