Verse (Click for Chapter) GOD'S WORD® Translation A truthful witness speaks honestly, but a lying witness speaks deceitfully. American Standard Version He that uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness; But a false witness, deceit. Berean Study Bible He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit. Douay-Rheims Bible He that speaketh that which he knoweth, sheweth forth justice: but he that lieth, is a deceitful witness. English Revised Version He that uttereth truth sheweth forth righteousness, but a false witness deceit. King James Bible He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit. World English Bible He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies. Young's Literal Translation Whoso uttereth faithfulness declareth righteousness, And a false witness -- deceit. Proverbs 12:17 Additional Translations ... Links Proverbs 12:17 NIVProverbs 12:17 NLT Proverbs 12:17 ESV Proverbs 12:17 NASB Proverbs 12:17 NKJV Proverbs 12:17 KJV |