Proverbs 12:17-19

Easy-to-Read Version

¹⁷Good people speak the truth and can be trusted in court, but liars make bad witnesses.

¹⁸Speak without thinking, and your words can cut like a knife. Be wise, and your words can heal.

¹⁹Lies last only a moment, but the truth lasts forever.

Proverbs 12:17-19

New International Version

¹⁷An honest witness tells the truth,
but a false witness tells lies.^(A)

¹⁸The words of the reckless pierce like swords,^(B)
but the tongue of the wise brings healing.^(C)

¹⁹Truthful lips endure forever,
but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.

Easy-to-Read Version (ERV)

New International Version (NIV)