17 He who [a]speaks truth tells what is right,
But a false witness, deceit.
18 There is one who (A)speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword,
But the (B)tongue of the wise brings healing.
19 Truthful lips will be established forever,
But a (C)lying tongue is only for a moment.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 12:17 Lit breathes