Font Size
Proverbs 12:17
Modern English Version
Proverbs 12:17
Modern English Version
17 He who speaks truth shows forth righteousness,
but a false witness deceit.
Proverbs 12:17
Lexham English Bible
Proverbs 12:17
Lexham English Bible
17 He who will speak truth will reveal righteousness,
but the witness of falsehood, deceit.
Proverbs 12:17
New International Version
Proverbs 12:17
New International Version
17 An honest witness tells the truth,
but a false witness tells lies.(A)
Proverbs 12:19-20
Modern English Version
Proverbs 12:19-20
Modern English Version
19 The truthful lip will be established forever,
but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
20 Deceit is in the heart of those who imagine evil,
but to the counselors of peace is joy.
Proverbs 12:19-20
Lexham English Bible
Proverbs 12:19-20
Lexham English Bible
19 A lip of truth endures forever,
but a tongue of deception lasts only a moment.
20 Deceit is in the heart[a] of those who plan[b] evil,
but to those who plan[c] peace, there is joy.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:20 Or “mind”
- Proverbs 12:20 Literally “the planners of”
- Proverbs 12:20 Literally “the planners of”
Proverbs 12:19-20
New International Version
Proverbs 12:19-20
New International Version
19 Truthful lips endure forever,
but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
20 Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil,
but those who promote peace have joy.(A)
Proverbs 12:22
Modern English Version
Proverbs 12:22
Modern English Version
22 Lying lips are abomination to the Lord,
but those who deal truly are His delight.
Proverbs 12:22
Lexham English Bible
Proverbs 12:22
Lexham English Bible
22 An abomination of Yahweh are lips of deceit,
but they who act faithfully are his delight.
Proverbs 12:22
New International Version
Proverbs 12:22
New International Version
Modern English Version (MEV)
The Holy Bible, Modern English Version. Copyright © 2014 by Military Bible Association. Published and distributed by Charisma House.
Lexham English Bible (LEB)
2012 by Logos Bible Software. Lexham is a registered trademark of Logos Bible Software
New International Version (NIV) 
Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. Copyright © 2019 by Zondervan.