Proverbs 12:17
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 12
“He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.”Proverbs 12:17
What Does Proverbs 12:17 Mean?
Proverbs 12:17 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 12, verse 17 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 18 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Truth.
Cross-References (18)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 12:17 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Ephesians 4:25“Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.”Proverbs 14:25“A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.”Proverbs 14:5“A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.”Proverbs 6:19“A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.”Proverbs 24:28“Be not a witness against thy neighbour without cause; and deceive not with thy lips.”Proverbs 26:24“He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him;”Zechariah 8:16“These are the things that ye shall do; Speak ye every man the truth to his neighbour; execute the judgment of truth and peace in your gates:”Matthew 12:35“A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.”Proverbs 19:5“A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape.”Proverbs 19:28“An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.”Proverbs 21:28“A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.”Matthew 15:19“For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies:”Genesis 47:16“And Joseph said, Give your cattle; and I will give you for your cattle, if money fail.”Exodus 23:1“Thou shalt not raise a false report: put not thine hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness.”1 Samuel 22:14“Then Ahimelech answered the king, and said, And who is so faithful among all thy servants as David, which is the king’s son in law, and goeth at thy bidding, and is honourable in thine house?”Matthew 26:59“Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, sought false witness against Jesus, to put him to death;”Acts 6:13“And set up false witnesses, which said, This man ceaseth not to speak blasphemous words against this holy place, and the law:”1 Peter 3:16“Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.”
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