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Proverbs 12:17-22
New King James Version
Proverbs 12:17-22
New King James Version
17 (A)He who speaks truth declares righteousness,
But a false witness, deceit.
18 (B)There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword,
But the tongue of the wise promotes health.
19 The truthful lip shall be established forever,
(C)But a lying tongue is but for a moment.
20 Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil,
But counselors of peace have joy.
21 (D)No grave [a]trouble will overtake the righteous,
But the wicked shall be filled with evil.
22 (E)Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord,
But those who deal truthfully are His delight.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:21 harm
New King James Version (NKJV)
Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
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