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17 Whoever speaks the truth gives honest evidence, but a false witness speaks deceitfully.
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An honest witness tells the truth, but a false witness tells lies.
18 Rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
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The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
19 Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
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Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
20 Deceit is in the mind of those who plan evil, but those who counsel peace have joy.
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Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy.
21 No harm happens to the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.
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No harm overtakes the righteous, but the wicked have their fill of trouble.
22 Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who act faithfully are his delight.
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The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy.
23 One who is clever conceals knowledge, but the mind of a fool broadcasts folly.
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The prudent keep their knowledge to themselves, but a fool’s heart blurts out folly.
24 The hand of the diligent will rule, while the lazy will be put to forced labor.
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Diligent hands will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.
25 Anxiety weighs down the human heart, but a good word cheers it up.
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Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up.
26 The righteous gives good advice to friends, but the way of the wicked leads astray.
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The righteous choose their friends carefully, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
27 The lazy do not roast their game, but the diligent obtain precious wealth.
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The lazy do not roast any game, but the diligent feed on the riches of the hunt.
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