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Proverbs 12:17
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17 An honest witness tells the truth,
    but a false witness tells lies.(A)

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

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Proverbs 12:19-20
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19 Truthful lips endure forever,
    but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.

20 Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil,
    but those who promote peace have joy.(A)

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Proverbs 12:19-20
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19 Truth’s lips will be established forever,
    but a lying tongue is only momentary.
20 Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil,
    but joy comes to the promoters of peace.

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Proverbs 12:22
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22 The Lord detests lying lips,(A)
    but he delights(B) in people who are trustworthy.(C)

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

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