World English Bible
Proverbs 12:17
“He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.”
Verse in context — Proverbs 12
15
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.
16
A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
17
He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.
18
There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.
19
Truth's lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.