Proverbs 12:17
He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
In Context
16A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.
18Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Cross References
1 Samuel 22:14Ahimelech answered the king, “Who among all your servants is as faithful as David, the king’s son-in-law, the captain of your bodyguard who is honored in your house?
Proverbs 14:5An honest witness does not deceive, but a dishonest witness pours forth lies.
Proverbs 19:5A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who utters lies will not escape.
Proverbs 21:28A lying witness will perish, but the man who listens to truth will speak forever.
Matthew 15:19For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, and slander.
Acts 6:13where they presented false witnesses who said, “This man never stops speaking against this holy place and against the law.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 12:17
16 A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame. Note, 1. Passion is folly: A fool is known by his anger (so some read it); not but that a wise man may be angry when there is just cause for it, but then he has his anger under check and direction, is lord of his anger, whereas a fool's anger lords it over him. He that, when he is provoked, breaks out into indecent expressions, in words or behaviour, whose passion alters his countenance, makes him outrageous, and leads him to forget himself,… Read the whole commentary →