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Proverbs 12:17

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17Truthful witness by a good person clears the air,

but liars lay down a smoke screen of deceit.

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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.

KJV 1900King James Version

He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness:

But a false witness deceit.