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Proverbs 12:17-27

17 He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.

17 An honest witness tells the truth, but a false witness tells lies.

18 There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.

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

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

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

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

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

21 There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

21 No harm overtakes the righteous, but the wicked have their fill of trouble.

22 Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.

22 The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy.

23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

23 The prudent keep their knowledge to themselves, but a fool’s heart blurts out folly.

24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.

24 Diligent hands will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.

25 Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.

25 Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up.

26 The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.

26 The righteous choose their friends carefully, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

27 The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.

27 The lazy do not roast any game, but the diligent feed on the riches of the hunt.

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