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Proverbs 12:19-20
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Proverbs 12:19-20
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19 A lip of truth endures forever,
but a tongue of deception lasts only a moment.
20 Deceit is in the heart[a] of those who plan[b] evil,
but to those who plan[c] peace, there is joy.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:20 Or “mind”
- Proverbs 12:20 Literally “the planners of”
- Proverbs 12:20 Literally “the planners of”
Proverbs 12:22
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Proverbs 12:22
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22 An abomination of Yahweh are lips of deceit,
but they who act faithfully are his delight.
Proverbs 13:5
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Proverbs 13:5
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5 The righteous hates a word of falsehood;
the wicked will bring shame and disgrace.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 13:5 Literally “he will bring disgrace”
Proverbs 24:26
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Proverbs 24:26
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26 He will kiss the lips,
he who gives an honest answer.
Proverbs 26:18-19
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Proverbs 26:18-19
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18 Like a maniac who shoots
firebrands, arrows, and death,
19 so is a man who deceives his neighbor,
but says “Am I not joking?”
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