Proverbs 12:19-20
Evangelical Heritage Version
19 Truthful lips are established forever,
but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
20 Deceit lies in the heart of those who plot evil,
but for those who promote peace there will be joy.
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.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 12:20 Or “mind”
- Proverbs 12:20 Literally “the planners of”
- Proverbs 12:20 Literally “the planners of”
Proverbs 12:22
Evangelical Heritage Version
22 Lying lips are disgusting to the Lord,
but those who act truthfully gain his favor.
Proverbs 12:22
Lexham English Bible
22 An abomination of Yahweh are lips of deceit,
but they who act faithfully are his delight.
Proverbs 13:5
Evangelical Heritage Version
5 A righteous person hates everything false,
but a wicked person causes disgrace and shame.
Proverbs 13:5
Lexham English Bible
5 The righteous hates a word of falsehood;
the wicked will bring shame and disgrace.[a]
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 13:5 Literally “he will bring disgrace”
Proverbs 24:26
Evangelical Heritage Version
26 Someone who gives a straight answer gives a kiss on the lips.
Proverbs 24:26
Lexham English Bible
26 He will kiss the lips,
he who gives an honest answer.
Proverbs 26:18-19
Evangelical Heritage Version
18 A person who deceives his neighbor and then says, “I was only joking,”
19 is like a madman who shoots firebrands and deadly arrows.[a]
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 26:19 Elements of verses 18 and 19 were rearranged to get smooth English word order.
Proverbs 26:18-19
Lexham English Bible
18 Like a maniac who shoots
firebrands, arrows, and death,
19 so is a man who deceives his neighbor,
but says “Am I not joking?”
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