Proverbs 12:18-20

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

¹⁸There is that promiseth, and is pricked as it were with a sword of conscience: but the tongue of the wise is health.

¹⁹The lip of truth shall be steadfast for ever: but he that is a hasty witness, frameth a lying tongue.

²⁰Deceit is in the heart of them that think evil things: but joy followeth them that take counsels of peace.

Proverbs 12:18-20

New International Version

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

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

²⁰Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil,
but those who promote peace have joy.^(C)

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition (DRA)

New International Version (NIV)