17 He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.
17 Whoever speaks the truth gives honest evidence, but a false witness speaks deceitfully.(A)
19 Truth’s lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.
19 Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.(A)
22 Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, but those who do the truth are his delight.
22 Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who act faithfully are his delight.(A)
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