Proverbs 12:17
Cross References

He that speaketh that which he knoweth, sheweth forth justice: but he that lieth, is a deceitful witness.

Proverbs 6:19
My son, keep the commandments of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother.

Proverbs 12:16
A fool immediately sheweth his anger: but he that dissembleth injuries is wise.

Proverbs 12:18
There is that promiseth, and is pricked as it were with a sword of conscience: but the tongue of the wise is health.

Proverbs 14:5
A faithful witness will not lie: but a deceitful witness uttereth a lie.

Zechariah 8:16
These then are the things, which you shall do: Speak ye truth every one to his neighbour; judge ye truth and judgment of peace in your gates.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

He that speaketh that which he knoweth, sheweth forth justice: but he that lieth, is a deceitful witness.

that

Proverbs 14:5,25 A faithful witness will not lie: but a deceitful witness uttereth a lie. . . .

1 Samuel 22:14,15 And Achimelech answering the king, said: And who amongst all thy servants is so faithful as David, who is the king's son in law, and goeth forth at thy bidding, and is honourable in thy house? . . .

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Proverbs 6:19 My son, keep the commandments of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother.

Proverbs 19:5,28 A false witness shall not be unpunished: and he that speaketh lies, shall not escape. . . .

Proverbs 21:28 A lying witness shall perish: an obedient man shall speak of victory.

Proverbs 24:28 Be not witness without cause against thy neighbour: and deceive not any man with thy lips.

Matthew 15:19 For from the heart come forth evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false testimonies, blasphemies.

Matthew 26:59 And the chief priests and the whole council sought false witness against Jesus, that they might put him to death.

Acts 6:13 And they set up false witnesses, who said: This man ceaseth not to speak words against the holy place and the law.

1 Peter 3:16 But with modesty and fear, having a good conscience: that whereas they speak evil of you, they may be ashamed who falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.

Context
Loving Discipline and Knowledge
16A fool immediately sheweth his anger: but he that dissembleth injuries is wise. 17He that speaketh that which he knoweth, sheweth forth justice: but he that lieth, is a deceitful witness.18There is that promiseth, and is pricked as it were with a sword of conscience: but the tongue of the wise is health.…
Lexicon
[He who] speaks
יָפִ֣יחַ (yā·p̄î·aḥ)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew 6315: To puff, blow with the breath, air, to fan, to utter, to kindle, to scoff

the truth
אֱ֭מוּנָה (’ĕ·mū·nāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's Hebrew 530: Firmness, steadfastness, fidelity

declares
יַגִּ֣יד (yag·gîḏ)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew 5046: To be conspicuous

what is right,
צֶ֑דֶק (ṣe·ḏeq)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew 6664: The right, equity, prosperity

but a false
שְׁקָרִ֣ים (šə·qā·rîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's Hebrew 8267: Deception, disappointment, falsehood

witness
וְעֵ֖ד (wə·‘êḏ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's Hebrew 5707: A witness, testimony, a recorder, prince

[speaks] deceit.
מִרְמָֽה׃ (mir·māh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's Hebrew 4820: Deceit, treachery


Additional Translations
He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.He that speaks truth shows forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.

He that uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness; But a false witness, deceit.

A righteous man declares the open truth; but an unjust witness is deceitful.

He that uttereth truth sheweth forth righteousness; but a false witness deceit.

He that uttereth truth sheweth forth righteousness, but a false witness deceit.

He that speaketh truth showeth forth righteousness: but a false witness, deceit.

He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.

Whoso uttereth faithfulness declareth righteousness, And a false witness -- deceit.
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