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Proverbs 12:19-24
New American Standard Bible

Chapter 12

19Truthful lips will endure forever, But a lying tongue is only for a moment. 20Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy. 21No harm happens to the righteous, But the wicked are filled with trouble. 22Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, But those who deal faithfully are His delight. 23A prudent person conceals knowledge, But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness. 24The hand of the diligent will rule, But the lazy hand will be put to forced labor.
King James Version

Chapter 12

19The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
20Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellers of peace is joy.
21There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
22Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.
23A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
24The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
Christian Standard Bible

Chapter 12

19Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue, only a moment.
20Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy.
21No disaster overcomes the righteous, but the wicked are full of misery.
22Lying lips are detestable to the Lord, but faithful people are his delight.
23A shrewd person conceals knowledge, but a foolish heart publicizes stupidity.
24The diligent hand will rule, but laziness will lead to forced labor.
New Living Translation

Chapter 12

19Truthful words stand the test of time, but lies are soon exposed.
20Deceit fills hearts that are plotting evil; joy fills hearts that are planning peace!
21No harm comes to the godly, but the wicked have their fill of trouble.
22The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in those who tell the truth.
23The wise don’t make a show of their knowledge, but fools broadcast their foolishness.
24Work hard and become a leader; be lazy and become a slave.
English Standard Version

Chapter 12

19Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment. 20Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but those who plan peace have joy. 21No ill befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble. 22Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who act faithfully are his delight. 23A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims folly. 24The hand of the diligent will rule, while the slothful will be put to forced labor.
New International Version

Chapter 12

19Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
20Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy.
21No harm overtakes the righteous, but the wicked have their fill of trouble.
22The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy.
23The prudent keep their knowledge to themselves, but a fool's heart blurts out folly.
24Diligent hands will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.
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