Proverbs 12:17 Hebrew Word Analysis
| 0 | He that speaketh | יָפִ֣יחַ | h6315 |
| 1 | truth | אֱ֭מוּנָה | h530 |
| 2 | sheweth forth | יַגִּ֣יד | h5046 |
| 3 | righteousness | צֶ֑דֶק | h6664 |
| 4 | witness | וְעֵ֖ד | h5707 |
| 5 | but a false | שְׁקָרִ֣ים | h8267 |
| 6 | deceit | מִרְמָֽה׃ | h4820 |
Other Translations
King James Version (KJV)
He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
American Standard Version (ASV)
He that uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness; But a false witness, deceit.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
The breathing out of true words gives knowledge of righteousness; but a false witness gives out deceit.
Darby English Bible (DBY)
He that uttereth truth sheweth forth righteousness; but a false witness deceit.
World English Bible (WEB)
He who is truthful testifies honestly, But a false witness lies.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
Whoso uttereth faithfulness declareth righteousness, And a false witness -- deceit.