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Proverbs 12:17

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17He that espeaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness:

But ea false witness deceit.

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Footnotes

  1. eSee ch. 6:19.
  2. eSee ch. 6:19.

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

Whoever speaks the truth gives honest evidence,

but a false witness utters deceit.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

An honest witness tells the truth,

but a false witness tells lies.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

Whoever speaks the truth declares what is right,

but a false witness speaks deceit.

NLTNew Living Translation

An honest witness tells the truth;

a false witness tells lies.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

He who will speak truth will reveal righteousness,

but the witness of falsehood, deceit.