Treasury of Scripture Knowledge He that speaketh that which he knoweth, sheweth forth justice: but he that lieth, is a deceitful witness. that Proverbs 14:5,25 A faithful witness will not lie: but a deceitful witness uttereth a lie. . . . 1 Samuel 22:14,15 And Achimelech answering the king, said: And who amongst all thy servants is so faithful as David, who is the king's son in law, and goeth forth at thy bidding, and is honourable in thy house? . . . but Proverbs 6:19 My son, keep the commandments of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother. Proverbs 19:5,28 A false witness shall not be unpunished: and he that speaketh lies, shall not escape. . . . Proverbs 21:28 A lying witness shall perish: an obedient man shall speak of victory. Proverbs 24:28 Be not witness without cause against thy neighbour: and deceive not any man with thy lips. Matthew 15:19 For from the heart come forth evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false testimonies, blasphemies. Matthew 26:59 And the chief priests and the whole council sought false witness against Jesus, that they might put him to death. Acts 6:13 And they set up false witnesses, who said: This man ceaseth not to speak words against the holy place and the law. 1 Peter 3:16 But with modesty and fear, having a good conscience: that whereas they speak evil of you, they may be ashamed who falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ. Context Loving Discipline and Knowledge…16A fool immediately sheweth his anger: but he that dissembleth injuries is wise. 17He that speaketh that which he knoweth, sheweth forth justice: but he that lieth, is a deceitful witness.18There is that promiseth, and is pricked as it were with a sword of conscience: but the tongue of the wise is health.… Cross References Proverbs 6:19 My son, keep the commandments of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother. Proverbs 12:16 A fool immediately sheweth his anger: but he that dissembleth injuries is wise. Proverbs 12:18 There is that promiseth, and is pricked as it were with a sword of conscience: but the tongue of the wise is health. Proverbs 14:5 A faithful witness will not lie: but a deceitful witness uttereth a lie. Zechariah 8:16 These then are the things, which you shall do: Speak ye truth every one to his neighbour; judge ye truth and judgment of peace in your gates. Lexicon [He who] speaksיָפִ֣יחַ (yā·p̄î·aḥ) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 6315: To puff, blow with the breath, air, to fan, to utter, to kindle, to scoff the truth אֱ֭מוּנָה (’ĕ·mū·nāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's Hebrew 530: Firmness, steadfastness, fidelity declares יַגִּ֣יד (yag·gîḏ) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 5046: To be conspicuous what is right, צֶ֑דֶק (ṣe·ḏeq) Noun - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 6664: The right, equity, prosperity but a false שְׁקָרִ֣ים (šə·qā·rîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's Hebrew 8267: Deception, disappointment, falsehood witness וְעֵ֖ד (wə·‘êḏ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's Hebrew 5707: A witness, testimony, a recorder, prince [speaks] deceit. מִרְמָֽה׃ (mir·māh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's Hebrew 4820: Deceit, treachery Additional Translations He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.He that speaks truth shows forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit. He that uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness; But a false witness, deceit. A righteous man declares the open truth; but an unjust witness is deceitful. He that uttereth truth sheweth forth righteousness; but a false witness deceit. He that uttereth truth sheweth forth righteousness, but a false witness deceit. He that speaketh truth showeth forth righteousness: but a false witness, deceit. He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies. Whoso uttereth faithfulness declareth righteousness, And a false witness -- deceit. Jump to Previous Breatheth Breathing Deceit Evidence Faithfulness Forth Gives Honest Honestly Lies Right Righteousness Sheweth Showeth Speaketh Speaks Tells Testifies Testimony True. Truth Truthful Uttereth Utters Witness WordsJump to Next Breatheth Breathing Deceit Evidence Faithfulness Forth Gives Honest Honestly Lies Right Righteousness Sheweth Showeth Speaketh Speaks Tells Testifies Testimony True. Truth Truthful Uttereth Utters Witness WordsExternal Links Proverbs 12:17 NIVProverbs 12:17 NLT Proverbs 12:17 ESV Proverbs 12:17 NASB Proverbs 12:17 ASV Proverbs 12:17 Bible Apps Proverbs 12:17 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 12:17 Chinese Bible Proverbs 12:17 French Bible Proverbs 12:17 German Bible Alphabetical: A but deceit gives He honest is lies right speaks tells testimony truth truthful what who witness OT Poetry: Proverbs 12:17 He who is truthful testifies honestly (Prov. Pro Pr) Bible Study Resources, Dictionary, Concordance and Search Tools |