¹⁸ The one who conceals hatred has lying lips,
    and whoever utters slander is a fool.

¹⁹ Truthful lips endure forever,
    but ^(A)a lying tongue is but for a moment.

^22 (A)Lying lips are ^(B)an abomination to the Lord,
    ^(C)but those who act faithfully are his delight.

⁵ The righteous hates falsehood,
    but the wicked brings shame^[a] and disgrace.

^20 (A)A man of crooked heart does not discover good,
    and one with a dishonest tongue falls into calamity.

²² What is desired in a man is steadfast love,
    and a poor man is better than a liar.

^6 (A)The getting of treasures by a lying tongue
    is a ^(B)fleeting ^(C)vapor and a ^(D)snare of death.^[a]

²⁸ A lying tongue hates its victims,
    and a flattering mouth works ruin.