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Proverbs 12:17 KJV
Proverbs · chapter 12 · verse 17
He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.Proverbs 12:17 · King James Version
Proverbs 12:17 in context
15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
16A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
17He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
18There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
19The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- righteousnesstsedeqthe rightH6664 →
- speakethpûwachto puffH6315 →
- witnessʻêdconcretely, a witnessH5707 →
- truthʼĕmûwnâhliterally firmnessH530 →
- forthnâgadproperly, to frontH5046 →
- falsesheqeran untruthH8267 →
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Here is, 1. A faithful witness commended for an honest man. He that makes conscience of speaking truth, and representing every thing fairly, to the best of his knowledge, whether in judgment or in common conversation, whether he be upon his oath or no, he shows forth righteousness;
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary