Proverbs 12:17-19

Evangelical Heritage Version

¹⁷ Whoever breathes the truth proclaims righteousness,
but a lying witness is deceitful.
¹⁸ Some people wield reckless words like the thrusts of a sword,
but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
¹⁹ Truthful lips are established forever,
but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.