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Proverbs 12:17

Truth and honestyWords and speechJustice

15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel.

16 A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.

He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.

18 Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, 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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BSB
He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.
KJV
He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
WEB
He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.
ASV
He that uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness; But a false witness, deceit.
DARBY
He that uttereth truth sheweth forth righteousness; but a false witness deceit.
BLB
The one breathing forth truth declares righteousness, and a witness of falsehoods, deceit.
ÅB
Den som er ærlig i sine ord, taler sannhet, men et falskt vitne taler svik.
OTB
Et ærlig vitne taler sannferdig, men et falskt vitne taler svik.
B1930
Den som er ærlig i sine ord, taler sannhet, men et falskt vidne taler svik.

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