17 Whoever speaks the truth declares what is right,
but a false witness, deceit.(A)

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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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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 12:17 The Heb. lacks speaks what is

19 Truthful lips endure forever,
but a lying tongue, only a moment.(A)

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

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 12:19 Lit. lips
  2. Proverbs 12:19 Lit. the lying tongue

22 Lying lips are detestable to the Lord,(A)
but faithful people are His delight.(B)

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

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