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.

^22 (A)Lying lips are ^(B)an abomination to the Lord,
    ^(C)but those who act faithfully are his delight.

⁵ The righteous hates falsehood,
    but the wicked brings shame^[a] and disgrace.

²⁶ Whoever gives an honest answer
    kisses the lips.

¹⁸ Like a madman who throws ^(A)firebrands, arrows, and death
¹⁹ is the man who deceives his neighbor
    and says, “I am only joking!”