Proverbs 12:15-19

English Standard Version

^15 (A)The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
    but a wise man listens to advice.
^16 (B)The vexation of a fool is known at once,
    but the prudent ignores an insult.
^17 (C)Whoever speaks^[a] the truth gives honest evidence,
    but ^(D)a false witness utters deceit.
^18 (E)There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts,
    but the tongue of the wise brings ^(F)healing.
¹⁹ Truthful lips endure forever,
    but ^(G)a lying tongue is but for a moment.