Proverbs 12:19-20
New King James Version
19 The truthful lip shall be established forever,
(A)But a lying tongue is but for a moment.
20 Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil,
But counselors of peace have joy.
Proverbs 12:19-20
Authorized (King James) Version
19 The lip of truth shall be established for ever:
but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
20 Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil:
but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
Proverbs 12:22
New King James Version
22 (A)Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord,
But those who deal truthfully are His delight.
Proverbs 12:22
Authorized (King James) Version
22 Lying lips are abomination to the Lord:
but they that deal truly are his delight.
Proverbs 13:5
New King James Version
5 A righteous man hates lying,
But a wicked man is loathsome and comes to shame.
Proverbs 13:5
Authorized (King James) Version
5 A righteous man hateth lying:
but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.
Proverbs 24:26
New King James Version
26 He who gives a right answer kisses the lips.
Proverbs 24:26
Authorized (King James) Version
26 Every man shall kiss his lips
that giveth a right answer.
Proverbs 26:18-19
New King James Version
18 Like a madman who throws firebrands, arrows, and death,
19 Is the man who deceives his neighbor,
And says, (A)“I was only joking!”
Proverbs 26:18-19
Authorized (King James) Version
18 As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,
19 so is the man that deceiveth his neighbour,
and saith, Am not I in sport?
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