Proverbs 12:17-19
New American Standard Bible 1995
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.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:17 Lit breathes
Proverbs 12:17-19
New International Version
17 An honest witness tells the truth,
but a false witness tells lies.(A)
19 Truthful lips endure forever,
but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
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