Proverbs 12:17

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition

¹⁷Whoever speaks the truth gives honest evidence,
but a false witness speaks deceitfully.^(A)

Proverbs 12:17

Common English Bible

¹⁷Those who state the truth speak justly,
but a false witness deceives.

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

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

²²Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord,
but those who act faithfully are his delight.^(A)

²²The Lord detests false lips;
he favors those who do what is true.

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition (NRSVUE)

Common English Bible (CEB)