Proverbs 12:17 Parallel Translations

NASB:

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.

ERV:

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.

Proverbs 12:17 Cross References

XREF:

Proverbs 12:16 A fool's anger is known at once, But a prudent man conceals dishonor.

Proverbs 12:18 There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword, But the tongue of the wise brings healing. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

WES:

12:17 Deceit - He who uses himself to lying in his common talk, will use falsehood and deceit in judgment.

MHC:

12:16. A foolish man is soon angry, and is hasty in expressing it; he is ever in trouble and running into mischief. It is kindness to ourselves to make light of injuries and affronts, instead of making the worst of them. 17. It is good for all to dread and detest the sin of lying, and to be governed by honesty. 18. Whisperings and evil surmises, like a sword, separate those that have been dear to each other. The tongue of the wise is health, making all whole. 19. If truth be spoken, it will hold good; whoever may be disobliged, still it will keep its ground. 20. Deceit and falsehood bring terrors and perplexities. But those who consult the peace and happiness of others have joy in their own minds. 21. If men are sincerely righteous, the righteous God has engaged that no evil shall happen to them. But they that delight in mischief shall have enough of it. 22. Make conscience of truth, not only in words, but in actions. 23. Foolish men proclaim to all the folly and emptiness of their minds. 24. Those who will not take pains in an honest calling, living by tricks and dishonesty, are paltry and beggarly. 25. Care, fear, and sorrow, upon the spirits, deprive men of vigour in what is to be done, or courage in what is to be borne. A good word from God, applied by faith, makes the heart glad. 26. The righteous is abundant; though not in this world's goods, yet in the graces and comforts of the Spirit, which are the true riches. Evil men vainly flatter themselves that their ways are not wrong. 27. The slothful man makes no good use of the advantages Providence puts in his way, and has no comfort in them. The substance of a diligent man, though not great, does good to him and his family. He sees that God gives it to him in answer to prayer. 28. The way of religion is a straight, plain way; it is the way of righteousness. There is not only life at the end, but life in the way; all true comfort.

CONC:

FALSE Breathing Deceit TRUE Evidence Faithfulness Forth Gives Honest Honestly Lies Righteousness Sheweth Showeth Speaketh Speaks Tells Testifies Testimony Truth Truthful Uttereth Utters Witness

Breatheth Breathing Deceit Evidence Faithfulness Forth Gives Honest Honestly Lies Right Righteousness Sheweth Showeth Speaketh Speaks Tells Testifies Testimony True. Truth Truthful Uttereth Utters Witness Words

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