Proverbs 12:17-19

International Standard Version

¹⁷ The truth teller speaks what is right,
    but the false witness speaks what is^[a] deceitful.
¹⁸ Some speak rashly like the cutting of a sword,
    but what the wise say promotes healing.
¹⁹ A truthful saying^[b] is trusted forever,
    but the liar^[c] only for a moment.