Proverbs 12:17 - Compare All Versions
Proverbs 12:17 MSG (The Message)
Truthful witness by a good person clears the air, but liars lay down a smoke screen of deceit.
Proverbs 12:17 KJV (King James Version)
He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: But a false witness deceit.
Proverbs 12:17 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
He who speaks truth tells what is right, But a false witness, deceit.
Proverbs 12:17 NCV (New Century Version)
An honest witness tells the truth, but a dishonest witness tells lies.
Proverbs 12:17 ASV (American Standard Version)
He that uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness; But a false witness, deceit.
Proverbs 12:17 NIV (New International Version)
An honest witness tells the truth, but a false witness tells lies.
Proverbs 12:17 NKJV (New King James Version)
He who speaks truth declares righteousness, But a false witness, deceit.
Proverbs 12:17 AMP (Amplified Bible)
He who speaks truth [when he testifies] tells what is right, But a false witness utters deceit [in court].
Proverbs 12:17 NLT (New Living Translation)
An honest witness tells the truth; a false witness tells lies.
Proverbs 12:17 TPT (The Passion Translation)
Truthfulness marks the righteous, but the habitual liar can never be trusted.
Proverbs 12:17 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
Whoever speaks the truth gives honest evidence, but a false witness utters deceit.