Proverbs 2:7
New Century Version
7 He stores up wisdom for those who are honest.
Like a shield he protects the innocent.
Proverbs 11:1
New Century Version
11 The Lord hates dishonest scales,
but he is pleased with honest weights.
Proverbs 11:3
New Century Version
3 Good people will be guided by honesty;
dishonesty will destroy those who are not trustworthy.
Proverbs 11:20
New Century Version
20 The Lord hates those with evil hearts
but is pleased with those who are innocent.
Proverbs 12:19
New Century Version
19 Truth will continue forever,
but lies are only for a moment.
Proverbs 12:22
New Century Version
22 The Lord hates those who tell lies
but is pleased with those who keep their promises.
Proverbs 14:25
New Century Version
25 A truthful witness saves lives,
but a false witness is a traitor.
Proverbs 16:13
New Century Version
13 Kings like honest people;
they value someone who speaks the truth.
Proverbs 19:1
New Century Version
19 It is better to be poor and honest
than to be foolish and tell lies.
Proverbs 20:7
New Century Version
7 The good people who live honest lives
will be a blessing to their children.
Proverbs 20:10
New Century Version
10 The Lord hates both these things:
dishonest weights and dishonest measures.
Proverbs 24:26
New Century Version
26 An honest answer is as pleasing
as a kiss on the lips.
Proverbs 24:28
New Century Version
28 Don’t testify against your neighbor for no good reason.
Don’t say things that are false.
Proverbs 28:6
New Century Version
6 It is better to be poor and innocent
than to be rich and wicked.
Proverbs 28:13
New Century Version
13 If you hide your sins, you will not succeed.
If you confess and reject them, you will receive mercy.
Proverbs 28:23
New Century Version
23 Those who correct others will later be liked
more than those who give false praise.
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