Proverbs 12:17–19

Whoever speaks the truth gives honest evidence,

but a false witness utters deceit.

There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts,

but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

Truthful lips endure forever,

but a lying tongue is but for a moment.

An honest witness tells the truth,

but a false witness tells lies.

The words of the reckless pierce like swords,

but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

Truthful lips endure forever,

but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.

Whoever speaks the truth declares what is right,

but a false witness speaks deceit.

There is one who speaks rashly,

like a piercing sword;

but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

Truthful lips endure forever,

but a lying tongue, only a moment.

An honest witness tells the truth;

a false witness tells lies.

Some people make cutting remarks,

but the words of the wise bring healing.

Truthful words stand the test of time,

but lies are soon exposed.

He who will speak truth will reveal righteousness,

but the witness of falsehood, deceit.

There is one who speaks rashly, like the thrust of a sword,

but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

A lip of truth endures forever,

but a tongue of deception lasts only a moment.

He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness:

But a false witness deceit.

There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword:

But the tongue of the wise is health.

The lip of truth shall be established for ever:

But a lying tongue is but for a moment.