Proverbs 12:19-20
Legacy Standard Bible
19 Truthful lips will be established forever,
But a (A)lying tongue is only for a moment.
20 Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil,
But counselors of peace have gladness.
Proverbs 12:19-20
Common English Bible
19 Truthful lips endure forever,
but a lying tongue lasts only for a moment.
20 Deceit is in the heart of those who plan evil,
but there is joy for those who advise peace.
Proverbs 12:22
Legacy Standard Bible
22 (A)Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh,
But doers of faithfulness are His delight.
Proverbs 12:22
Common English Bible
22 The Lord detests false lips;
he favors those who do what is true.
Proverbs 13:5
Legacy Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 13:5 Lit causes a bad odor and causes shame
Proverbs 13:5
Common English Bible
5 The righteous hate false words,
but the wicked create disgust and scorn.
Proverbs 24:26
Legacy Standard Bible
26 He kisses the lips
Who responds with right words.
Proverbs 24:26
Common English Bible
26 Those who speak honestly
are like those who kiss on the lips.
Proverbs 26:18-19
Legacy Standard Bible
18 Like a madman who shoots
(A)Firebrands, arrows, and death,
19 So is the man who (B)deceives his neighbor,
And says, “(C)Am I not joking?”
Proverbs 26:18-19
Common English Bible
18 Like a crazy person shooting deadly flaming arrows
19 are those who deceive their neighbor and say, “Hey, I was only joking!”
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