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)

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

⁵ The righteous hate falsehood,
    but the wicked act shamefully and disgracefully.

²⁶ One who gives an honest answer
    gives a kiss on the lips.

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)