Proverbs 12:17 Cross References - BSB

¹⁷ He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.

¹⁴ Ahimelech answered the king, “Who among all your servants is as faithful as David, the king’s son-in-law, the captain of your bodyguard who is honored in your house? ¹⁵ Was that day the first time I inquired of God for him? Far be it from me! Let not the king accuse your servant or any of my father’s household, for your servant knew nothing of this whole affair—not in part or in whole.”

¹⁹ a false witness who gives false testimony, and one who stirs up discord among brothers.

⁵ An honest witness does not deceive, but a dishonest witness pours forth lies.

²⁵ A truthful witness saves lives, but one who utters lies is deceitful.

⁵ A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who utters lies will not escape.

²⁸ A corrupt witness mocks justice, and a wicked mouth swallows iniquity.

²⁸ A lying witness will perish, but the man who listens to truth will speak forever.

²⁸ Do not testify against your neighbor without cause, and do not deceive with your lips.

¹⁹ For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, and slander.

⁵⁹ Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking false testimony against Jesus in order to put Him to death.

¹³ where they presented false witnesses who said, “This man never stops speaking against this holy place and against the law.

¹⁶ keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ.