Proverbs 12:19–22

19 Truthful lips endure forever,

but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.

20 Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil,

but those who promote peace have joy.

21 No harm overtakes the righteous,

but the wicked have their fill of trouble.

22 The Lord detests lying lips,

but he delights in people who are trustworthy.

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 them that imagine evil:

But to the counsellers of peace is joy.

21 There shall no evil happen to the just:

But the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

22 Lying lips are abomination to the Lord:

But they that deal truly are his delight.

19 Truthful words stand the test of time,

but lies are soon exposed.

20 Deceit fills hearts that are plotting evil;

joy fills hearts that are planning peace!

21 No harm comes to the godly,

but the wicked have their fill of trouble.

22 The Lord detests lying lips,

but he delights in those who tell the truth.

19 The truthful lip shall be established forever,

But a lying tongue is but for a moment.

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

But counselors of peace have joy.

21 No grave trouble will overtake the righteous,

But the wicked shall be filled with evil.

22 Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord,

But those who deal truthfully are His delight.

19 Truth will continue forever,

but lies are only for a moment.

20 Those who plan evil are full of lies,

but those who plan peace are happy.

21 No harm comes to a good person,

but an evil person’s life is full of trouble.

22 The Lord hates those who tell lies

but is pleased with those who keep their promises.

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 them that devise evil;

But to the counsellors of peace is joy.

21 There shall no mischief happen to the righteous;

But the wicked shall be filled with evil.

22 Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah;

But they that deal truly are his delight.

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 them that devise evil; but to the counsellors of peace is joy.

21 There shall no evil happen to a righteous man; but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

22 Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; but they that deal truly are his delight.

19 The word of truth lasts forever, 

but lies last only a moment. 

20 Deceit is in the heart of those who plan evil, 

but joy belongs to those who advise peace. 

21 No ⸤lasting⸥ harm comes to a righteous person, 

but wicked people have lots of trouble. 

22 Lips that lie are disgusting to the Lord, 

but honest people are his delight. 

19 Truthful lips endure forever,

but a lying tongue, only a moment.

20 Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil,

but those who promote peace have joy.

21 No disaster overcomes the righteous,

but the wicked are full of misery.

22 Lying lips are detestable to the Lord,

but faithful people are His delight.

19 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.

21 No harm happens to the righteous,

but the wicked are filled with trouble.

22 Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord,

but those who act faithfully are his delight.

19 A lip of truth endures forever,

but a tongue of deception lasts only a moment.

20 Deceit is in the heart of those who plan evil,

but to those who plan peace, there is joy.

21 No evil will happen to the righteous,

but the wicked are filled with trouble.

22 An abomination of Yahweh are lips of deceit,

but they who act faithfully are his delight.

19 Truthful words last forever.

But lies last for only a moment.

20 There are lies in the hearts of those who plan evil.

But there is joy for those who work to bring peace.

21 No harm comes to godly people.

But sinners have all the trouble they can handle.

22 The Lord hates those whose lips tell lies.

But he is pleased with people who tell the truth.

19 Truthful lips will be established forever,

But a lying tongue is only for a moment.

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

But counselors of peace have joy.

21 No harm befalls the righteous,

But the wicked are filled with trouble.

22 Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord,

But those who deal faithfully are His delight.