Bible verse
He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.
Proverbs 12:17 · BSB
The verses around it, from Proverbs 12.
13 An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, but a righteous man escapes from trouble.
14 By fruitful speech a man is filled with good things, and the work of his hands returns to him.
15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel.
16 A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.
17 He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.
18 Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
19 Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
20 Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil, but the counselors of peace have joy.
21 No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.
KJV
[He that] speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
ASV
He that uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness; But a false witness, deceit.
ERV
He that uttereth truth sheweth forth righteousness, but a false witness deceit.
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