Proverbs 12:17

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Proverbs 12:15–19 · Berean Standard Bible

15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel.

16 A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.

17 He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.

18 Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

19 Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.

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The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.

Proverbs 14:5

An honest witness does not deceive, but a dishonest witness pours forth lies.

Proverbs 14:25

A truthful witness saves lives, but one who utters lies is deceitful.

1 Samuel 22:14

Ahimelech answered the king, “Who among all your servants is as faithful as David, the king’s son-in-law, the captain of your bodyguard who is honored in your house?

1 Samuel 22:15

Was that day the first time I inquired of God for him? Far be it from me! Let not the king accuse your servant or any of my father’s household, for your servant knew nothing of this whole affair—not in part or in whole.”

Proverbs 6:19

a false witness who gives false testimony, and one who stirs up discord among brothers.

Proverbs 19:5

A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who utters lies will not escape.

Proverbs 19:28

A corrupt witness mocks justice, and a wicked mouth swallows iniquity.

Proverbs 21:28

A lying witness will perish, but the man who listens to truth will speak forever.

Proverbs 24:28

Do not testify against your neighbor without cause, and do not deceive with your lips.

Matthew 15:19

For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, and slander.

Matthew 26:59

Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking false testimony against Jesus in order to put Him to death.

Acts 6:13

where they presented false witnesses who said, “This man never stops speaking against this holy place and against the law.

1 Peter 3:16

keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ.