Proverbs 12:17
A righteous man declares the open truth; but an unjust witness is deceitful.
LXX2012 (British)
In The King James Version
He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
In Context
16A fool declares his wrath the same day; but a prudent man hides his own disgrace.
18Some wound as they speak, like swords; but the tongues of the wise heal.
Cross References
1 Samuel 22:14And he answered the king, and said, And who is there amongst all your servants faithful as David, and he is a son-in-law of the king, and he is executor of all your commands, and is honourable in your house?
Proverbs 14:5A faithful witness does not lie; but an unjust witness kindles falsehoods.
Proverbs 19:5A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that accuses unjustly shall not escape.
Proverbs 21:28A false witness shall perish; but an obedient man will speak cautiously.
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 →