Proverbs 12:17
Expanded Bible
17 An honest witness tells the truth,
but a dishonest witness tells lies.
Proverbs 12:17
New American Standard Bible
17 One who declares truth tells what is right,
But a false witness, deceit.
Proverbs 12:19-20
Expanded Bible
19 ·Truth [L Truthful lips] will continue forever,
but ·lies are [L a lying tongue lasts] only for a moment.
20 Those who plan evil are full of ·lies [deceit],
but those who ·plan [advise] peace are happy.
Proverbs 12:19-20
New American Standard Bible
19 Truthful lips will endure forever,
But a (A)lying tongue is only for a moment.
20 Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil,
But counselors of peace have joy.
Proverbs 12:22
Expanded Bible
22 The Lord ·hates [detests] ·those who tell lies [false lips]
but ·is pleased with [favors] those who ·keep their promises [do what is true].
Proverbs 12:22
New American Standard Bible
22 (A)Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord,
But those who deal faithfully are His delight.
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