Proverbs 12:19-20
Expanded Bible
19 ·Truth [L Truthful lips] will continue forever,
but ·lies are [L a lying tongue lasts] only for a moment.
20 Those who plan evil are full of ·lies [deceit],
but those who ·plan [advise] peace are happy.
Proverbs 12:19-20
Amplified Bible
19
Truthful lips will be established forever,
But a lying tongue is [credited] only for a moment.
20
Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil,
But counselors of peace have joy.
Proverbs 12:22
Expanded Bible
22 The Lord ·hates [detests] ·those who tell lies [false lips]
but ·is pleased with [favors] those who ·keep their promises [do what is true].
Proverbs 12:22
Amplified Bible
22
Lying lips are extremely disgusting to the Lord,
But those who deal faithfully are His delight.(A)
Proverbs 13:5
Expanded Bible
5 ·Good [Righteous] people hate what is false,
but the wicked do shameful and disgraceful things.
Proverbs 13:5
Amplified Bible
5
A righteous man hates lies,
But a wicked man is loathsome, and he acts shamefully.
Proverbs 24:26
Expanded Bible
26 An honest answer is as pleasing
as a kiss on the lips.
Proverbs 24:26
Amplified Bible
26
He kisses the lips [and wins the hearts of people]
Who gives a right and straightforward answer.
Proverbs 26:18-19
Expanded Bible
18 Like a madman shooting
deadly, burning arrows
19 is the one who ·tricks [deceives] a neighbor
and then says, “I was just joking.”
Proverbs 26:18-19
Amplified Bible
18
Like a madman who throws
Firebrands, arrows, and death,
19
So is the man who deceives his neighbor (acquaintance, friend)
And then says, “Was I not joking?”(A)
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