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Proverbs 12:17-22
English Standard Version
Proverbs 12:17-22
English Standard Version
17 (A)Whoever speaks[a] the truth gives honest evidence,
but (B)a false witness utters deceit.
18 (C)There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts,
but the tongue of the wise brings (D)healing.
19 Truthful lips endure forever,
but (E)a lying tongue is but for a moment.
20 Deceit is in the heart of (F)those who devise evil,
but those who plan peace have joy.
21 (G)No ill befalls the righteous,
but the wicked are filled with trouble.
22 (H)Lying lips are (I)an abomination to the Lord,
(J)but those who act faithfully are his delight.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:17 Hebrew breathes out
Proverbs 12:17-22
New International Version
Proverbs 12:17-22
New International Version
17 An honest witness tells the truth,
but a false witness tells lies.(A)
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.(D)
21 No harm overtakes the righteous,(E)
but the wicked have their fill of trouble.
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