18 (A)There is that speaketh words like the prickings of [a]a sword: but the tongue of wise men is health.

19 The lip of truth shall be stable forever: but a lying tongue varieth incontinently.

20 Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counselors of peace shall be joy.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 12:18 Which seek nothing more than to provoke others to anger.

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

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

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

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