American Standard Version
"He that uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness; But a false witness, deceit. "
— Proverbs 12:17, American Standard Version
“He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.”
“He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.”
“The faithful witness tells what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.”
“He that speaketh that which he knoweth, sheweth forth justice: but he that lieth, is a deceitful witness.”
“The breathing out of true words gives knowledge of righteousness; but a false witness gives out deceit.”
“He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.”
A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth; And the doings of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him.
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.
A fool’s vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.
He that uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness; But a false witness, deceit.
There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.
The lip of truth shall be established for ever; But a lying tongue is but for a moment.
Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; But to the counsellors of peace is joy.