Proverbs 12:17; Proverbs 12:19–20; Proverbs 12:22

17  aWhoever speaks1 the truth gives honest evidence,

but ba false witness utters deceit.


19  Truthful lips endure forever,

but ea lying tongue is but for a moment.

20  Deceit is in the heart of fthose who devise evil,

but those who plan peace have joy.


22  hLying lips are ian abomination to the Lord,

jbut those who act faithfully are his delight.