A righteous man declares the open truth; but an unjust witness is deceitful.
KJV
Proverbs 12:17
He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
Parallel Translations
A righteous man declares the open truth; but an unjust witness is deceitful.
He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.
He that speaketh trueth, will shewe righteousnes: but a false witnes vseth deceite.
Cross References
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