He that speaketh—breatheth out fearlessly (Proverbs 6:19)—truth showeth forth righteousness. The truth always conduces to justice and right, not only in a matter of law, but generally and in all cases.
Vulgate, "He who speaks that which he knows is a discoverer of justice;" Septuagint, "A just man announces well proved assurance [or, 'the open truth'] ( ἐπιδεικνυμένην πίστιν)." A false witness showeth forth deceit (Proverbs 14:5, Proverbs 14:25); exhibits his true character, which is fraud, treachery, and wrong doing.