Proverbs 12:17-19

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He who ^(a)speaks truth tells what is right,
But a false witness, deceit.

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There is one who ^(A)speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword,
But the ^(B)tongue of the wise brings healing.

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Truthful lips will be established forever,
But a ^(C)lying tongue is only for a moment.

a. Proverbs 12:17: ['Lit ', breathes]

A. Proverbs 12:18: Psalm 57:4

B. Proverbs 12:18: Proverbs 4:22; Proverbs 15:4

C. Proverbs 12:19: Psalm 52:4; Psalm 52:5; Proverbs 19:9