Proverbs 12:19-20
New International Version
19 Truthful lips endure forever,
but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
20 Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil,
but those who promote peace have joy.(A)
Proverbs 12:19-20
World English Bible
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.
Proverbs 12:22
New International Version
Proverbs 12:22
World English Bible
22 Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh,
but those who do the truth are his delight.
Proverbs 13:5
New International Version
5 The righteous hate what is false,(A)
but the wicked make themselves a stench
and bring shame on themselves.
Proverbs 13:5
World English Bible
5 A righteous man hates lies,
but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace.
Proverbs 24:26
New International Version
26 An honest answer
is like a kiss on the lips.
Proverbs 24:26
World English Bible
26 An honest answer
is like a kiss on the lips.
Proverbs 26:18-19
New International Version
18 Like a maniac shooting
flaming arrows of death
19 is one who deceives their neighbor
and says, “I was only joking!”
Proverbs 26:18-19
World English Bible
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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