Proverbs 12:19-20
World English Bible
19 Truth’s lips will be established forever,
but a lying tongue is only momentary.
20 Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil,
but joy comes to the promoters of peace.
Proverbs 12:19-20
New King James Version
19 The truthful lip shall be established forever,
(A)But a lying tongue is but for a moment.
20 Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil,
But counselors of peace have joy.
Proverbs 12:22
World English Bible
22 Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh,
but those who do the truth are his delight.
Proverbs 12:22
New King James Version
22 (A)Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord,
But those who deal truthfully are His delight.
Proverbs 13:5
World English Bible
5 A righteous man hates lies,
but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace.
Proverbs 13:5
New King James Version
5 A righteous man hates lying,
But a wicked man is loathsome and comes to shame.
Proverbs 24:26
World English Bible
26 An honest answer
is like a kiss on the lips.
Proverbs 24:26
New King James Version
26 He who gives a right answer kisses the lips.
Proverbs 26:18-19
World English Bible
18 Like a madman who shoots torches, arrows, and death,
19 is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, “Am I not joking?”
Proverbs 26:18-19
New King James Version
18 Like a madman who throws firebrands, arrows, and death,
19 Is the man who deceives his neighbor,
And says, (A)“I was only joking!”
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