Proverbs 12:17

World English Bible

¹⁷He who is truthful testifies honestly,
but a false witness lies.

Proverbs 12:17

Holman Christian Standard Bible

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

¹⁹Truth’s lips will be established forever,
but a lying tongue is only momentary.

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

²²Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh,
but those who do the truth are his delight.

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

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