Proverbs 12:17

He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.

Cross References (12)

  • Proverbs 14:25 (6)

    A truthful witness saves lives, but one who utters lies is deceitful.

  • Proverbs 14:5 (6)

    An honest witness does not deceive, but a dishonest witness pours forth lies.

  • Proverbs 6:19 (4)

    a false witness who gives false testimony, and one who stirs up discord among brothers.

  • Proverbs 24:28 (4)

    Do not testify against your neighbor without cause, and do not deceive with your lips.

  • Matthew 15:19 (3)

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

  • Proverbs 19:28 (3)

    A corrupt witness mocks justice, and a wicked mouth swallows iniquity.

  • Proverbs 21:28 (3)

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

  • Proverbs 19:5 (3)

    A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who utters lies will not escape.

  • 1 Peter 3:16 (2)

    keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ.

  • Acts 6:13 (2)

    where they presented false witnesses who said, “This man never stops speaking against this holy place and against the la

  • 1 Samuel 22:14–15 (2)

    Ahimelech answered the king, “Who among all your servants is as faithful as David, the king’s son-in-law, the captain of

  • Matthew 26:59 (2)

    Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking false testimony against Jesus in order to put Him to death.