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Proverbs 12:18-20
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18 Some speak rashly like the cutting of a sword,
    but what the wise say promotes healing.
19 A truthful saying[a] is trusted forever,
    but the liar[b] only for a moment.
20 Deceit is at home[c] in the heart of those who plan evil,
    but those who promote peace rejoice.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 12:19 Lit. lips
  2. Proverbs 12:19 Lit. the lying tongue
  3. Proverbs 12:20 The Heb. lacks at home
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Proverbs 12:18-20
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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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