Proverbs 12:19-20
New Living Translation
19 Truthful words stand the test of time,
but lies are soon exposed.
20 Deceit fills hearts that are plotting evil;
joy fills hearts that are planning peace!
Proverbs 12:19-20
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
19 Truthful lips endure forever,
but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.(A)
20 Deceit is in the mind of those who plan evil,
but those who counsel peace have joy.(B)
Proverbs 12:22
New Living Translation
22 The Lord detests lying lips,
but he delights in those who tell the truth.
Proverbs 12:22
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
22 Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord,
but those who act faithfully are his delight.(A)
Proverbs 13:5
New Living Translation
5 The godly hate lies;
the wicked cause shame and disgrace.
Proverbs 13:5
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
5 The righteous hate falsehood,
but the wicked act shamefully and disgracefully.
Proverbs 24:26
New Living Translation
26 An honest answer
is like a kiss of friendship.
Proverbs 24:26
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
26 One who gives an honest answer
gives a kiss on the lips.
Proverbs 26:18-19
New Living Translation
18 Just as damaging
as a madman shooting a deadly weapon
19 is someone who lies to a friend
and then says, “I was only joking.”
Proverbs 26:18-19
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
18 Like a maniac who shoots deadly firebrands and arrows,(A)
19 so is one who deceives a neighbor
and says, “I am only joking!”(B)
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