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Proverbs 12:17-19
1599 Geneva Bible
Proverbs 12:17-19
1599 Geneva Bible
17 He that speaketh truth, will show righteousness: but a false witness useth deceit.
18 (A)There is that speaketh words like the prickings of [a]a sword: but the tongue of wise men is health.
19 The lip of truth shall be stable forever: but a lying tongue varieth incontinently.
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- Proverbs 12:18 Which seek nothing more than to provoke others to anger.
Proverbs 12:17-19
New International Version
Proverbs 12:17-19
New International Version
17 An honest witness tells the truth,
but a false witness tells lies.(A)
19 Truthful lips endure forever,
but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
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