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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.

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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!

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22 Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh,
    but those who do the truth are his delight.

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22 The Lord detests lying lips,
    but he delights in those who tell the truth.

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A righteous man hates lies,
    but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace.

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The godly hate lies;
    the wicked cause shame and disgrace.

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26 An honest answer
    is like a kiss on the lips.

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26 An honest answer
    is like a kiss of friendship.

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18 Like a madman who shoots torches, arrows, and death,
19     is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, “Am I not joking?”

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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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