Proverbs 12:17

He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.

Proverbs 12:17 · WEB

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ગુજરાતી — નીતિવચનો ૧૨:૧૭: સત્ય ઉચ્ચારનાર નેકી પ્રગટ કરે છે, પણ જૂઠો સાક્ષી છેતરપિંડી કરે છે.
हिन्दी — नीतिवचन १२:१७: जो सच बोलता है, वह धर्म प्रगट करता है, परन्तु जो झूठी साक्षी देता, वह छल प्रगट करता है।

15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.

16A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.

17He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.

18There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.

19Truth’s lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.