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 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 12:22
World English Bible
22 Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh,
but those who do the truth are his delight.
Proverbs 12:22
New Living Translation
22 The Lord detests lying lips,
but he delights in those who tell the truth.
Proverbs 13:5
World English Bible
5 A righteous man hates lies,
but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace.
Proverbs 13:5
New Living Translation
5 The godly hate lies;
the wicked cause shame and disgrace.
Proverbs 24:26
World English Bible
26 An honest answer
is like a kiss on the lips.
Proverbs 24:26
New Living Translation
26 An honest answer
is like a kiss of friendship.
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 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.”
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