Proverbs 12:17-22

Authorized (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.

²⁰ Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil:
    but to the counsellors of peace is joy.

²¹ There shall no evil happen to the just:
    but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

²² Lying lips are abomination to the Lord:
    but they that deal truly are his delight.