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Proverbs 12:17
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17 (A)Whoever speaks[a] the truth gives honest evidence,
    but (B)a false witness utters deceit.

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  1. Proverbs 12:17 Hebrew breathes out
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Proverbs 12:17
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17 The truth teller speaks what is right,
    but the false witness speaks what is[a] deceitful.

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  1. Proverbs 12:17 The Heb. lacks speaks what is
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Proverbs 12:19
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19 Truthful lips endure forever,
    but (A)a lying tongue is but for a moment.

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Proverbs 12:19
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19 A truthful saying[a] is trusted forever,
    but the liar[b] only for a moment.

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  1. Proverbs 12:19 Lit. lips
  2. Proverbs 12:19 Lit. the lying tongue
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Proverbs 12:22
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22 (A)Lying lips are (B)an abomination to the Lord,
    (C)but those who act faithfully are his delight.

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Proverbs 12:22
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22 Deceitful speech is reprehensible to the Lord,
    but those who act faithfully are his delight.

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