Proverbs 12:17

New American Standard Bible

¹⁷One who declares truth tells what is right,
But a false witness, deceit.

Proverbs 12:17

New Living Translation

¹⁷An honest witness tells the truth;
a false witness tells lies.

¹⁹Truthful lips will endure forever,
But a ^(A)lying tongue is only for a moment.

¹⁹Truthful words stand the test of time,
but lies are soon exposed.

²²^(A)Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord,
But those who deal faithfully are His delight.

²²The Lord detests lying lips,
but he delights in those who tell the truth.

New American Standard Bible (NASB)

New Living Translation (NLT)