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Proverbs 12:17

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

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

Proverbs 12:17 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Proverbs 12:17

Theological / Devotional

Speaketh truth. Literally, "breatheth out truth." Perhaps a reference to the confirmed habit of speaking truth, that is, a man speaks truth as naturally as he breathes. The one with such a trait of character is governed by the dictates of right. It is for this reason that Christians need have no hesitation in taking the judicial oath.

On the contrary, the habitual prevaricator does not tell the truth even when he swears to do so. His habit of suppressing part of the truth, or coloring it until it gives an impression that is really a lie, will soon show the observant listener that no credence can be placed in his word (see ch. 14:5, 25).

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