Proverbs 12:19-20
Christian Standard Bible
19 Truthful lips endure forever,
but a lying tongue, only a moment.(A)
20 Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil,
but those who promote peace have joy.(B)
Proverbs 12:19-20
International Standard Version
19 A truthful saying[a] is trusted forever,
but the liar[b] only for a moment.
20 Deceit is at home[c] in the heart of those who plan evil,
but those who promote peace rejoice.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:19 Lit. lips
- Proverbs 12:19 Lit. the lying tongue
- Proverbs 12:20 The Heb. lacks at home
Proverbs 12:22
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 12:22
International Standard Version
22 Deceitful speech is reprehensible to the Lord,
but those who act faithfully are his delight.
Proverbs 13:5
Christian Standard Bible
5 The righteous hate lying,
but the wicked bring disgust and shame.
Proverbs 13:5
International Standard Version
5 A righteous person hates deceit,
but the wicked person is shameful and disgraceful.
Proverbs 24:26
Christian Standard Bible
26 He who gives an honest answer
gives a kiss on the lips.
Proverbs 24:26
International Standard Version
26 A kiss on the lips—
that’s what someone who gives an honest answer deserves.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 24:26 The Heb. lacks deserves
Proverbs 26:18-19
Christian Standard Bible
18 Like a madman who throws flaming darts and deadly arrows,(A)
19 so is the person who deceives his neighbor
and says, “I was only joking!”
Proverbs 26:18-19
International Standard Version
18 Like the maniac who shoots
fiery darts and deadly arrows—
19 that’s what someone is like who lies to his neighbor
and then says, “I was joking, wasn’t I?”
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