Proverbs 12:17-19

Young's Literal Translation

¹⁷Whoso uttereth faithfulness declareth righteousness, And a false witness -- deceit.

¹⁸A rash speaker is like piercings of a sword, And the tongue of the wise is healing.

¹⁹The lip of truth is established for ever, And for a moment -- a tongue of falsehood.

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.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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New International Version (NIV)