Proverbs 12:17-19

21st Century King James Version

¹⁷He that speaketh truth showeth forth righteousness, but a false witness, deceit.

¹⁸There is he that speaketh like the piercings of a sword, but the tongue of the wise is healing.

¹⁹The lips of truth shall be established for ever, but a lying tongue 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.

21st Century King James Version (KJ21)

New International Version (NIV)