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Proverbs 12:18-20
World English Bible
Proverbs 12:18-20
World English Bible
18 There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword,
but the tongue of the wise heals.
19 Truth’s lips will be established forever,
but a lying tongue is only momentary.
20 Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil,
but joy comes to the promoters of peace.
Proverbs 12:18-20
New International Version
Proverbs 12:18-20
New International Version
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.(C)
Proverbs 12:18-20
King James Version
Proverbs 12:18-20
King James Version
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.
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Proverbs 12:18-20
English Standard Version
Proverbs 12:18-20
English Standard Version
18 (A)There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts,
but the tongue of the wise brings (B)healing.
19 Truthful lips endure forever,
but (C)a lying tongue is but for a moment.
20 Deceit is in the heart of (D)those who devise evil,
but those who plan peace have joy.
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