Proverbs Chapter 12 verse 17 Holy Bible
He that uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness; But a false witness, deceit.
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The breathing out of true words gives knowledge of righteousness; but a false witness gives out deceit.
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He that uttereth truth sheweth forth righteousness; but a false witness deceit.
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He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
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He who is truthful testifies honestly, But a false witness lies.
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Whoso uttereth faithfulness declareth righteousness, And a false witness -- deceit.
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Pulpit Commentary
Pulpit CommentaryVerse 17. - He that speaketh - breatheth out fearlessly (Proverbs 6:19) - truth showeth forth righteousness. The truth always conduces to justice and right, not only in a matter of law, but generally and in all cases. Vulgate, "He who speaks that which he knows is a discoverer of justice;" Septuagint, "A just man announces well proved assurance [or, 'the open truth'] (ἐπιδεικνυμένην πίστιν)." A false witness showeth forth deceit (Proverbs 14:5, 25); exhibits his true character, which is fraud, treachery, and wrong doing.
