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Proverbs 12:19-21
New American Bible (Revised Edition)

19 Truthful lips endure forever,
    the lying tongue, for only a moment.[a]
20 Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil,
    but those who counsel peace have joy.
21 No harm befalls the just,
    but the wicked are overwhelmed with misfortune.

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  1. 12:19 The saying has a double meaning: lies are quickly found out whereas truthful statements endure; truth-tellers, being favored by God, live long lives, whereas liars invite punishment.
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