Proverbs 12:17-22

Common English Bible

¹⁷ Those who state the truth speak justly,
    but a false witness deceives.
¹⁸ Some chatter on like a stabbing sword,
    but a wise tongue heals.
¹⁹ Truthful lips endure forever,
    but a lying tongue lasts only for a moment.
²⁰ Deceit is in the heart of those who plan evil,
    but there is joy for those who advise peace.
²¹ No harm happens to the righteous,
    but the wicked receive their fill of trouble.
²² The Lord detests false lips;
    he favors those who do what is true.