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19 Truthful words stand the test of time,
    but lies are soon exposed.

20 Deceit fills hearts that are plotting evil;
    joy fills hearts that are planning peace!

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19 Truth stands the test of time; lies are soon exposed.

20 Deceit fills hearts that are plotting for evil; joy fills hearts that are planning for good!

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22 The Lord detests lying lips,
    but he delights in those who tell the truth.

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22 God delights in those who keep their promises and abhors those who don’t.

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The godly hate lies;
    the wicked cause shame and disgrace.

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A good man hates lies; wicked men lie constantly[a] and come to shame.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 13:5 wicked men lie constantly, implied.

26 An honest answer
    is like a kiss of friendship.

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26 It is an honor to receive a frank reply.

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18 Just as damaging
    as a madman shooting a deadly weapon
19 is someone who lies to a friend
    and then says, “I was only joking.”

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18-19 A man who is caught lying to his neighbor and says, “I was just fooling,” is like a madman throwing around firebrands, arrows, and death!

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