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
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 12:22
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
Christian Standard Bible
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
Christian Standard Bible
5 The righteous hate lying,
but the wicked bring disgust and shame.
Proverbs 24:26
New King James Version
26 He who gives a right answer kisses the lips.
Proverbs 24:26
Christian Standard Bible
26 He who gives an honest answer
gives a kiss on the lips.
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
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!”
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