A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.(Proverbs 12:14)

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.(Proverbs 12:15)

A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.(Proverbs 12:16)

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

There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.(Proverbs 12:18)

The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.(Proverbs 12:19)

Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.(Proverbs 12:20)

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Proverbs 12:17 - Cross Reference

A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape. (Proverbs 19:5)

Then Ahimelech answered the king, and said, And who is so faithful among all thy servants as David, which is the king's son in law, and goeth at thy bidding, and is honorable in thine house? (1 Samuel 22:14)

Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, sought false witness against Jesus, to put him to death; (Matthew 26:59)

A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies. (Proverbs 14:5)

A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly. (Proverbs 21:28)

A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren. (Proverbs 6:19)

An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity. (Proverbs 19:28)

For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies: (Matthew 15:19)

A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies. (Proverbs 14:25)

Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ. (1 Peter 3:16)

And set up false witnesses, which said, This man ceaseth not to speak blasphemous words against this holy place, and the law: (Acts 6:13)

Be not a witness against thy neighbour without cause; and deceive not with thy lips. (Proverbs 24:28)