Proverbs 12:17-19
Holman Christian Standard Bible
17 Whoever speaks the truth declares what is right,
but a false witness, deceit.(A)
18 There is one who speaks rashly,
like a piercing sword;(B)
but the tongue of the wise brings healing.(C)
19 Truthful lips endure forever,
but a lying tongue, only a moment.(D)
Proverbs 12:17-19
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.
Proverbs 12:17-19
King James Version
17 He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
18 There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
19 The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
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Proverbs 12:17-19
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.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:17 Hebrew breathes out
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