King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 12:17
“[He that] speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.”
Verse in context — Proverbs 12
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.