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Proverbs 12:17 in Other Translations
King James Version (KJV)
He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
American Standard Version (ASV)
He that uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness; But a false witness, deceit.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
The breathing out of true words gives knowledge of righteousness; but a false witness gives out deceit.
Darby English Bible (DBY)
He that uttereth truth sheweth forth righteousness; but a false witness deceit.
World English Bible (WEB)
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.
| He that speaketh | יָפִ֣יחַ | yāpîaḥ | ya-FEE-ak |
| truth | אֱ֭מוּנָה | ʾĕmûnâ | A-moo-na |
| sheweth forth | יַגִּ֣יד | yaggîd | ya-ɡEED |
| righteousness: | צֶ֑דֶק | ṣedeq | TSEH-dek |
| but a false | וְעֵ֖ד | wĕʿēd | veh-ADE |
| witness | שְׁקָרִ֣ים | šĕqārîm | sheh-ka-REEM |
| deceit. | מִרְמָֽה׃ | mirmâ | meer-MA |