Proverbs 12:18-20

Jubilee Bible 2000

¹⁸¶ There are those that speak like the piercings of a sword, but the tongue of the wise is medicine.

¹⁹¶ The lip of truth shall be established for ever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment.

²⁰¶ Deceit is in the heart of those whose thoughts are evil, but joy in that of those whose thoughts are good.

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)

Jubilee Bible 2000 (JUB)

New International Version (NIV)