Proverbs 12:17
Modern English Version
17 He who speaks truth shows forth righteousness,
but a false witness deceit.
Proverbs 12:17
American Standard Version
17 He that [a]uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness;
But a false witness, deceit.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:17 Hebrew breatheth out.
Proverbs 12:19-20
Modern English Version
19 The truthful lip will be established forever,
but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
20 Deceit is in the heart of those who imagine evil,
but to the counselors of peace is joy.
Proverbs 12:19-20
American Standard Version
19 The lip of truth shall be established for ever;
But a lying tongue is but for a moment.
20 Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil;
But to the counsellors of peace is joy.
Proverbs 12:22
Modern English Version
22 Lying lips are abomination to the Lord,
but those who deal truly are His delight.
Proverbs 12:22
American Standard Version
22 Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah;
But they that deal truly are his delight.
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