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.^(A)

²² The Lord detests lying lips,^(A)
    but he delights^(B) in people who are trustworthy.^(C)