“He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.”
Proverbs 12:17 (KJV) |
Proverbs 12:17
From Proverbs 12, in the Book of Proverbs (Old Testament).
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15
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
16
A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
17
He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
18
There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
19
The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.