Catholic Public Domain Version
"He is a sign of justice, who speaks what he knows. But whoever deceives is a dishonest witness. "
— Proverbs 12:17, Catholic Public Domain Version
“He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.”
“He that uttereth truth showeth 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.”
By the fruit of his own mouth, each one shall be filled with good things, and according to the works of his own hands, it will be distributed to him.
The way of the foolish is right in his own eyes. But whoever is wise listens to counsels.
The senseless immediately reveals his anger. But whoever ignores injuries is clever.
He is a sign of justice, who speaks what he knows. But whoever deceives is a dishonest witness.
He who makes promises is also jabbed, as if with a sword, in conscience. But the tongue of the wise is reasonable.
The lips of truth shall be steadfast forever. But a hasty witness readies a lying tongue.
Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evils. But gladness follows those who take up counsels of peace.