Proverbs 12:17-19

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¹⁷ An honest witness tells the truth,
but a dishonest witness tells lies.

¹⁸ ·Careless [Chattering] words stab like a sword,
but ·wise words bring [^La wise tongue brings] healing.

¹⁹ ·Truth [^LTruthful lips] will continue forever,
but ·lies are [^La lying tongue lasts] only for a moment.