Proverbs 12:17 · KJV
“{He that} speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.”
— Proverbs 12:17
A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent {man} covereth shame. {presently: Heb. in that day}
There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise {is} health.
Proverbs 12 — Context
The 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. {presently: Heb. in that day}
17{He 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.
Cross References
Proverbs 14:25
A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful {witness} speaketh lies.
Proverbs 14:5
A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.
Proverbs 6:19
A false witness {that} speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.
Proverbs 24:28
Be not a witness against thy neighbour without cause; and deceive {not} with thy lips.
Matthew 15:19
For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies:
Proverbs 19:5
A false witness shall not be unpunished, and {he that} speaketh lies shall not escape. {unpunished: Heb. held innocent}
Proverbs 19:28
An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity. {An...: Heb. A witness of Belial}
Proverbs 21:28
A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly. {A...: Heb. A witness of lies}