Proverbs 12:19-20
Revised Standard Version
19 Truthful lips endure for ever,
but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
20 Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil,
but those who plan good have joy.
Proverbs 12:19-20
American Standard Version
19 The lip of truth shall be established for ever;
But a lying tongue is but for a moment.
20 Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil;
But to the counsellors of peace is joy.
Proverbs 12:22
Revised Standard Version
22 Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord,
but those who act faithfully are his delight.
Proverbs 12:22
American Standard Version
22 Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah;
But they that deal truly are his delight.
Proverbs 13:5
Revised Standard Version
5 A righteous man hates falsehood,
but a wicked man acts shamefully and disgracefully.
Proverbs 13:5
American Standard Version
5 A righteous man hateth lying;
But a wicked man [a]is loathsome, and cometh to shame.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 13:5 Or, causeth shame and bringeth reproach
Proverbs 24:26
Revised Standard Version
26 He who gives a right answer
kisses the lips.
Proverbs 24:26
American Standard Version
26 He [a]kisseth the lips
Who giveth a right answer.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 24:26 Or, kisseth with the lips
Proverbs 26:18-19
Revised Standard Version
18 Like a madman who throws firebrands,
arrows, and death,
19 is the man who deceives his neighbor
and says, “I am only joking!”
Proverbs 26:18-19
American Standard Version
18 As a madman who casteth firebrands,
Arrows, and death,
19 So is the man that deceiveth his neighbor,
And saith, Am not I in sport?
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