Proverbs 12:17
The one who speaks the truth says what is right, 1 but a false witness tells lies. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
In Context
16A fool shows his anger at once, 1 but one who ignores an insult is prudent. 1
Cross References
1 Samuel 22:14Then Ahimelech answered the king and said, “Who among all your servants is so faithful as David, who is the king's son-in-law and is over your bodyguard, and is honored in your house?
Proverbs 14:5A faithful witness does not lie, 1 but a false witness breathes out lies. 1
Proverbs 19:5A false witness will not go unpunished 1 and he who breathes out lies will not escape. 1
Proverbs 21:28A false witness will perish, 1 but the one who listens will speak for all time. 1
Matthew 15:19For from the heart proceed evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false witness, and slander.
Acts 6:13They brought false witnesses, who said, “This man does not stop speaking words against this holy place and 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 →