Proverbs 12:17
He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.
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that

Proverbs 14:5, 25
An honest witness does not deceive, but a dishonest witness pours forth lies. . . .

1 Samuel 22:14, 15
Ahimelech answered the king, "Who among all your servants is as faithful as David, the king's son-in-law, captain of your bodyguard, who is honored in your house? . . .

but

Proverbs 6:19
a false witness who gives false testimony, and one who stirs up discord among brothers.

Proverbs 19:5, 28
A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who utters lies will not escape. . . .

Proverbs 21:28
A lying witness will perish, but the man who listens to truth will speak forever.

Proverbs 24:28
Do not testify against your neighbor without cause, and do not deceive with your lips.

Matthew 15:19
For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, and slander.

Matthew 26:59
The chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking false testimony against Jesus in order to put Him to death.

Acts 6:13
They presented false witnesses who said, "This man never stops speaking against this holy place and against the Law.

1 Peter 3:16
keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you will be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ.

Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
He who speaks truth tells what is right, But a false witness, deceit.

King James Bible
He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Whoever speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness, deceit.

International Standard Version
The truth teller speaks what is right, but the false witness speaks what is deceitful.

NET Bible
The faithful witness tells what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
The righteous speaks obvious trustworthiness and the testimony of the evil is deceit.
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