17 (A)Whoever speaks[a] the truth gives honest evidence, but (B)a false witness utters deceit.
17 Whoever speaks the truth gives honest evidence, but a false witness speaks deceitfully.(A)
19 Truthful lips endure forever, but (A)a lying tongue is but for a moment.
19 Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.(A)
22 (A)Lying lips are (B)an abomination to the Lord, (C)but those who act faithfully are his delight.
22 Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who act faithfully are his delight.(A)
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