Mishle 12:17-19

Orthodox Jewish Bible

¹⁷He that speaketh emunah declareth tzedek, but an ed shekarim, mirmah.

¹⁸There is one who speaketh rash words like the wounding of a cherev, but the lashon of the chachamim promotes marpeh (healing).

¹⁹The lip of emes shall be established forever, but a lashon sheker is but for a moment.

Proverbs 12:17-19

New International Version

¹⁷An honest witness tells the truth,
but a false witness tells lies.^(A)

¹⁸The words of the reckless pierce like swords,^(B)
but the tongue of the wise brings healing.^(C)

¹⁹Truthful lips endure forever,
but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.

Orthodox Jewish Bible (OJB)

New International Version (NIV)