Proverbs 12:17

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Proverbs 12:17 The Message (MSG)

Truthful witness by a good person clears the air, but liars lay down a smoke screen of deceit.

Proverbs 12:17 King James Version (KJV)

He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: But a false witness deceit.

Proverbs 12:17 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

He who speaks truth tells what is right, But a false witness, deceit.

Proverbs 12:17 New Century Version (NCV)

An honest witness tells the truth, but a dishonest witness tells lies.

Proverbs 12:17 American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Proverbs 12:17 New International Version (NIV)

An honest witness tells the truth, but a false witness tells lies.

Proverbs 12:17 New King James Version (NKJV)

He who speaks truth declares righteousness, But a false witness, deceit.

Proverbs 12:17 Amplified Bible (AMP)

He who speaks truth [when he testifies] tells what is right, But a false witness utters deceit [in court].

Proverbs 12:17 New Living Translation (NLT)

An honest witness tells the truth; a false witness tells lies.

Proverbs 12:17 The Passion Translation (TPT)

Truthfulness marks the righteous, but the habitual liar can never be trusted.

Proverbs 12:17 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)

Whoever speaks the truth gives honest evidence, but a false witness utters deceit.