Proverbs 12:17

New International Version

¹⁷An honest witness tells the truth,
but a false witness tells lies.^(A)

Proverbs 12:17

New American Standard Bible

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

¹⁹Truthful lips endure forever,
but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.

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

²²The Lord detests lying lips,^(A)
but he delights^(B) in people who are trustworthy.^(C)

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

New International Version (NIV)