Proverbs 12:19-20
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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 12:19-20
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
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22 Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord,
but those who act faithfully are his delight.(A)
Proverbs 12:22
Common English Bible
22 The Lord detests false lips;
he favors those who do what is true.
Proverbs 13:5
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5 The righteous hate falsehood,
but the wicked act shamefully and disgracefully.
Proverbs 13:5
Common English Bible
5 The righteous hate false words,
but the wicked create disgust and scorn.
Proverbs 24:26
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26 One who gives an honest answer
gives a kiss on the lips.
Proverbs 24:26
Common English Bible
26 Those who speak honestly
are like those who kiss on the lips.
Proverbs 26:18-19
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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)
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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