Proverbs 12:17 Cross References - NSB

¹⁷ He who speaks truth shows righteousness, but a false witness deceit.

¹⁴ Ahimelech asked the king: »But whom among all your officials can you trust like David? Your Majesty, he is your son-in-law, the commander of your bodyguard. He is honored in your own household. ¹⁵ »Is this the first time I have prayed to God for him? Not at all! You should not blame my family or me for this. I knew nothing at all about this.«

¹⁹ A false witness that speaks lies, and he that sows discord among brothers.

⁵ A faithful witness will not lie, but a false witness utters lies.

²⁵ A truthful witness saves lives. A deceitful witness speaks lies.

⁵ A false witness will not go unpunished. The liar will not escape.

²⁸ An ungodly witness scorns judgment. The mouth of the wicked devours evil.

²⁸ A false witness will perish, but the man who hears the truth will speak forever.

²⁸ Do not witness against your neighbor without cause. Do not deceive with you lips.

¹⁹ »Evil thoughts come from the heart! Thoughts about murder, adultery, fornication, theft, lying, and slander come from the heart!

⁵⁹ The chief priests and all the Sanhedrin were looking for false witness against Jesus. They wanted to put him to death.

¹³ They brought false witnesses, which said: »This man will not stop speaking blasphemous words against this holy place and the law.

¹⁶ Keep a good conscience. When you are spoken against, those who revile your good manner of life in Christ may be put to shame.