Proverbs 12:17-19

New Catholic Bible

¹⁷ A truthful witness is honest in his testimony,
    but a false witness testifies deceitfully.
¹⁸ Thoughtless words wound like a sword thrust,
    but the tongue of the wise produces healing.
¹⁹ Truthful speech endures forever,
    but deceitful lies last only for a moment.^[a]