Proverbs 12:17
American King James Version (AKJV)
He that speaks truth shows forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
American Standard Version (ASV)
He that uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness; But a false witness, deceit.
Berean Study Bible (BSB)
He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
The breathing out of true words gives knowledge of righteousness; but a false witness gives out deceit.
Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)
He is a sign of justice, who speaks what he knows. But whoever deceives is a dishonest witness.
Darby Bible (DBY)
He that uttereth truth sheweth forth righteousness; but a false witness deceit.
Douay–Rheims Version (DRV)
He that speaketh that which he knoweth, sheweth forth justice: but he that lieth, is a deceitful witness.
English Revised Version (ERV)
He that uttereth truth sheweth forth righteousness, but a false witness deceit.
Free Bible Version (FBV)
Whoever tells the truth is being honest, but a false witness tells lies.
JPS Tanakh 1917 Old Testament / Weymouth New Testament (JPS / WNT)
He that breatheth forth truth uttereth righteousness; But a false witness deceit.
King James Version (KJV)
He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
New Heart English Bible (NHEB)
He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.
Webster Bible (Webster)
He that speaketh truth showeth forth righteousness: but a false witness, deceit.
World English Bible (WEB)
He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.
World Messianic Bible British Edition (WMBB)
He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
Whoso uttereth faithfulness declareth righteousness, And a false witness — deceit.