Proverbs 12:17
Lexham English Bible
17 He who will speak truth will reveal righteousness,
but the witness of falsehood, deceit.
Proverbs 12:17
English Standard Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:17 Hebrew breathes out
Proverbs 12:19-20
Lexham English Bible
19 A lip of truth endures forever,
but a tongue of deception lasts only a moment.
20 Deceit is in the heart[a] of those who plan[b] evil,
but to those who plan[c] peace, there is joy.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:20 Or “mind”
- Proverbs 12:20 Literally “the planners of”
- Proverbs 12:20 Literally “the planners of”
Proverbs 12:19-20
English Standard Version
19 Truthful lips endure forever,
but (A)a lying tongue is but for a moment.
20 Deceit is in the heart of (B)those who devise evil,
but those who plan peace have joy.
Proverbs 12:22
Lexham English Bible
22 An abomination of Yahweh are lips of deceit,
but they who act faithfully are his delight.
Proverbs 12:22
English Standard Version
22 (A)Lying lips are (B)an abomination to the Lord,
(C)but those who act faithfully are his delight.
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