Proverbs 12:17

English Standard Version

17 Whoever speaks[1] the truth gives honest evidence, but a false witness utters deceit. (Pr 6:19; Pr 14:5)

New International Version

17 An honest witness tells the truth, but a false witness tells lies.

New International Reader’s Version

17 An honest witness tells the truth. But a dishonest witness tells lies.

King James Version

17 He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.