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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.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 12:17 The Heb. lacks speaks what is
  2. Proverbs 12:19 Lit. lips
  3. Proverbs 12:19 Lit. the lying tongue
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Proverbs 12:17-19
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17 An honest witness tells the truth,
    but a false witness tells lies.(A)

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

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

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