Parallel Search for 'Proverbs 12:17,19-20,22' - NAS and KJV

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Tuesday, May 28th, 2024
the Week of Proper 3 / Ordinary 8

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Passage Lookup: Proverbs 12:17,19-20,22

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One who declares truth tells what is right, But a false witness, deceit.

Proverbs 12:17

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

Truthful lips will endure forever, But a lying tongue is only for a moment.

Proverbs 12:19

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

Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy.

Proverbs 12:20

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

Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, But those who deal faithfully are His delight.

Proverbs 12:22

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

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