Proverbs 12:17-25 in English

¹⁷ He that uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness; But a false witness, deceit.

¹⁸ There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.

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.

²³ A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

²⁴ The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; But the slothful shall be put under taskwork.

²⁵ Heaviness in the heart of a man maketh it stoop; But a good word maketh it glad.

¹⁷ A righteous man declares the open truth; but an unjust witness is deceitful.

¹⁸ Some wound as they speak, like swords; but the tongues of the wise heal.

¹⁹ True lips establish testimony; but a hasty witness has an unjust tongue.

²⁰ There is deceit in the heart of him that imagines evil; but they that love peace shall rejoice.

²¹ No injustice will please a just man; but the ungodly will be filled with mischief.

²² Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord; but he that deals faithfully is accepted with him.

²³ An understanding man is a throne of wisdom; but the heart of fools shall meet with curses.

²⁴ The hand of chosen men shall easily obtain rule; but the deceitful shall be for a prey.

²⁵ A terrible word troubles the heart of a righteous man; but a good message rejoices him.

¹⁷ He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.

¹⁸ There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.

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 counsellors 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.

²³ A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

²⁴ The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.

²⁵ Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.

¹⁷ He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.

¹⁸ There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.

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 counsellors 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.

²³ A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

²⁴ The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.

²⁵ Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.

¹⁷ A righteous man declares the open truth; but an unjust witness is deceitful.

¹⁸ Some wound as they speak, like swords; but the tongues of the wise heal.

¹⁹ True lips establish testimony; but a hasty witness has an unjust tongue.

²⁰ There is deceit in the heart of him that imagines evil; but they that love peace shall rejoice.

²¹ No injustice will please a just man; but the ungodly will be filled with mischief.

²² Lying lips are a abomination to the Lord; but he that deals faithfully is accepted with him.

²³ An understanding man is a throne of wisdom; but the heart of fools shall meet with curses.

²⁴ The hand of chosen men shall easily obtain rule; but the deceitful shall be for a prey.

²⁵ A terrible word troubles the heart of a righteous man; but a good message rejoices him.

¹⁷ He that uttereth truth sheweth forth righteousness, but a false witness deceit.

¹⁸ There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.

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 the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.

²³ A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

²⁴ The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be put under taskwork.

²⁵ Heaviness in the heart of a man maketh it stoop; but a good word maketh it glad.

¹⁷ In the courtroom, honest people say what is true, but untruthful/dishonest people tell nothing but lies.

¹⁸ What some people say hurts people badly, as much as SIM a sword can; but what wise people say ◄heals others' souls/comforts others►.

¹⁹ When people tell MTY lies, others soon realize that what they said is not true IDM; but when people say what is true, others will rember that forever.

²⁰ Those who plan to do what is evil are always wanting to deceive others, but things will go well for those who plan to do good things.

²¹ Bad things usually HYP do not happen to righteous people, but wicked people always have troubles.

²² Yahweh detests those MTY who tell lies, but he is delighted with those who faithfully do what they promise that they will do.

²³ Those with good sense do not reveal all that they know; foolish people show clearly by what they say that they ◄are ignorant/have not learned much►.

²⁴ Those SYN who work hard become rulers of others; those who are lazy become slaves of others.

²⁵ When people are anxious/worried, they become depressed/dejected, but when others speak kindly to them, it causes them to be cheerful again.

¹⁷ A righteous man declares the open truth; but an unjust witness is deceitful.

¹⁸ Some wound as they speak, like swords; but the tongues of the wise heal.

¹⁹ True lips establish testimony; but a hasty witness has an unjust tongue.

²⁰ There is deceit in the heart of him that imagines evil; but they that love peace shall rejoice.

²¹ No injustice will please a just man; but the ungodly will be filled with mischief.

²² Lying lips are a abomination to the Lord; but he that deals faithfully is accepted with him.

²³ An understanding man is a throne of wisdom; but the heart of fools shall meet with curses.

²⁴ The hand of chosen men shall easily obtain rule; but the deceitful shall be for a prey.

²⁵ A terrible word troubles the heart of a righteous man; but a good message rejoices him.

¹⁷ He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.

¹⁸ There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.

¹⁹ Truth’s lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.

²⁰ Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.

²¹ No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.

²² Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, but those who do the truth are his delight.

²³ A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.

²⁴ The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.

²⁵ Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.

¹⁷ He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.

¹⁸ There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.

¹⁹ Truth’s lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.

²⁰ Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.

²¹ No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.

²² Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, but those who do the truth are his delight.

²³ A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.

²⁴ The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.

²⁵ Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.

¹⁷ He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.

¹⁸ There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.

¹⁹ Truth’s lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.

²⁰ Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.

²¹ No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.

²² Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who do the truth are his delight.

²³ A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.

²⁴ The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labour.

²⁵ Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.

¹⁷ The breathing out of true words gives knowledge of righteousness; but a false witness gives out deceit.

¹⁸ There are some whose uncontrolled talk is like the wounds of a sword, but the tongue of the wise makes one well again.

¹⁹ True lips are certain for ever, but a false tongue is only for a minute.

²⁰ Deceit is in the heart of those whose designs are evil, but for those purposing peace there is joy.

²¹ No trouble will come to upright men, but sinners will be full of evil.

²² False lips are hated by the Lord, but those whose acts are true are his delight.

²³ A sharp man keeps back his knowledge; but the heart of foolish men makes clear their foolish thoughts.

²⁴ The hand of the ready worker will have authority, but he who is slow in his work will be put to forced work.

²⁵ Care in the heart of a man makes it weighted down, but a good word makes it glad.

¹⁷ He that uttereth truth sheweth forth righteousness; but a false witness deceit.

¹⁸ There is that babbleth like the piercings of a sword; but the tongue of the wise is health.

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.

²³ A prudent man concealeth knowledge; but the heart of the foolish proclaimeth folly.

²⁴ The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; but the slothful hand shall be under tribute.

²⁵ Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop; but a good word maketh it glad.

¹⁷ He that speaketh that which he knoweth, sheweth forth justice: but he that lieth, is a deceitful witness.

¹⁸ There is that promiseth, and is pricked as it were with a sword of conscience: but the tongue of the wise is health.

¹⁹ The lip of truth shall be steadfast for ever: but he that is a hasty witness, frameth a lying tongue.

²⁰ Deceit is in the heart of them that think evil things: but joy followeth them that take counsels of peace.

²¹ Whatsoever shall befall the just man. it shall not make him sad: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

²² Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord: but they that deal faithfully please him.

²³ A cautious man concealeth knowledge: and the heart of fools publisheth folly.

²⁴ The hand of the valiant shall bear rule: but that which is slothful, shall be under tribute.

²⁵ Grief in the heart of a man shall bring him low, but with a good word he shall be made glad.

¹⁷ Whoever tells the truth is being honest, but a false witness tells lies.

¹⁸ Some people's hasty words cut like a knife, but the words of the wise bring healing.

¹⁹ Words of truth last forever, but lies are gone in a moment.

²⁰ Deceit is in the mind of those planning evil, but those who plan peace have joy.

²¹ No harm comes to the good, but trouble fills the wicked.

²² The Lord hates liars but is happy with those who are trustworthy.

²³ If you're sensible, you don't show off your knowledge, but stupid people announce their stupidity.

²⁴ Hard work brings leadership, but laziness brings slavery.

²⁵ If you're anxious, you're weighed down, but an encouraging word will cheer you up.

¹⁷ He that speaketh trueth, will shewe righteousnes: but a false witnes vseth deceite.

¹⁸ There is that speaketh wordes like the prickings of a sworde: but the tongue of wise men is health.

¹⁹ The lip of trueth shall be stable for euer: but a lying tongue varieth incontinently.

²⁰ Deceite is in the heart of them that imagine euill: but to the counsellers of peace shall be ioye.

²¹ There shall none iniquitie come to the iust: but the wicked are full of euill.

²² The lying lips are an abomination to the Lord: but they that deale truely are his delite.

²³ A wise man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of the fooles publisheth foolishnes.

²⁴ The hand of the diligent shall beare rule: but the idle shalbe vnder tribute.

²⁵ Heauines in the heart of man doeth bring it downe: but a good worde reioyceth it.

¹⁷ He that breatheth forth truth uttereth righteousness; but a false witness deceit.

¹⁸ There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword; but the tongue of the wise is health.

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 befall the righteous; but the wicked are filled with evil.

²² Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD; but they that deal truly are His delight.

²³ A prudent man concealeth knowledge; but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

²⁴ The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; but the slothful shall be under tribute.

²⁵ Care in the heart of a man boweth it down; but a good word maketh it glad.

¹⁷ He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: But a false witness deceit.

¹⁸ There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: But the tongue of the wise is health.

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.

²³ A prudent man concealeth knowledge: But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

²⁴ The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: But the slothful shall be under tribute.

²⁵ Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: But a good word maketh it glad.

¹⁷ He that uttereth truth announceth righteousness; but a false witness, deceit.

¹⁸ There is some one that useth words which are like the thrusts of a sword; but the tongue of the wise is healing.

¹⁹ The lip of truth will stand firm for ever; but only for a moment the tongue of falsehood.

²⁰ Deceit is in the heart of those that contrive evil; but for the counsellors of peace there is joy.

²¹ No wrong can come unawares to the righteous; but the wicked are full of evil.

²² An abomination of the Lord are lips of falsehood; but they that deal in faithfulness obtain his favor.

²³ A prudent man concealeth his knowledge; but the heart of fools proclaimeth their folly.

²⁴ The hand of the diligent will bear rule; but the indolent must become tributary.

²⁵ If there be care in the heart of man, let him suppress it; and a good word will change it into joy.

¹⁷ A righteous man declares the open truth; But an unjust witness is deceitful.

¹⁸ Some wound as they speak, like swords; But the tongues of the wise heal.

¹⁹ True lips establish testimony; But a hasty witness has an unjust tongue.

²⁰ There is deceit in the heart of him that imagines evil; But they that love peace shall rejoice.

²¹ No injustice will please a just man; But the ungodly will be filled with mischief.

²² Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord; But he that deals faithfully is accepted with him.

²³ An understanding man is a throne of wisdom; But the heart of fools shall meet with curses.

²⁴ The hand of chosen men shall easily obtain rule; But the deceitful shall be for a prey.

²⁵ A terrible word troubles the heart of a righteous man; But a good message rejoices him.

²¹ ...bad things always happens for a bad person.

¹⁷ He that speaketh truth testifieth what is right; But a false witness, deceit.

¹⁸ There is who babbleth like the piercing of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.

¹⁹ The lip of truth shall be established for ever; But the tongue of falsehood, but for a moment.

²⁰ Deceit is in the heart of those who contrive evil; But to the counsellors of peace shall be joy.

²¹ No evil shall happen to the righteous; But the wicked shall be filled with calamity.

²² False lips are the abomination of the LORD; But they who deal truly are his delight.

²³ A prudent man concealeth his knowledge; Bur the heart of fools proclaimeth their foolishness.

²⁴ The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; But the slothful shall be under tribute.

²⁵ Anxiety in the heart of a man boweth it down; But a kind word maketh it glad.

¹⁷ He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.

¹⁸ There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.

¹⁹ Truth’s lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.

²⁰ Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.

²¹ No mischief shall happen to the upright, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.

²² Lying lips are an abomination to Adonai , but those who do the truth are his delight.

²³ A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.

²⁴ The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.

²⁵ Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.

¹⁷ The one who speaks the truth says what is right, but a false witness tells lies.

¹⁸ The words of one who speaks rashly are like the thrusts of a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

¹⁹ Truthful lips last forever, but a lying tongue is only for a moment.

²⁰ There is deceit in the hearts of those who plan to do evil, but joy comes to the advisors of peace.

²¹ No ill comes on the righteous person, but wicked people are filled with difficulties.

²² Yahweh hates lying lips, but those who live faithfully are his delight.

²³ A prudent man conceals his knowledge, but the heart of fools shouts out folly.

²⁴ The hand of the diligent will rule, but lazy people will be put to forced labor.

²⁵ Anxiety in the heart of a person weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.

¹⁷ He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.

¹⁸ There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.

¹⁹ Truth’s lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.

²⁰ Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.

²¹ No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.

²² Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, but those who do the truth are his delight.

²³ A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.

²⁴ The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.

²⁵ Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.

¹⁷ He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.

¹⁸ There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.

¹⁹ Truth’s lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.

²⁰ Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.

²¹ No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.

²² Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who do the truth are his delight.

²³ A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.

²⁴ The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labour.

²⁵ Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.

¹⁷ He that speaketh truth showeth forth righteousness: but a false witness, deceit.

¹⁸ There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.

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 counselors 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.

²³ A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

²⁴ The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.

²⁵ Heaviness in the heart of man depresseth it: but a good word maketh it glad.

¹⁷ He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.

¹⁸ There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.

¹⁹ Truth’s lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.

²⁰ Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.

²¹ No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.

²² Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who do the truth are his delight.

²³ A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.

²⁴ The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.

²⁵ Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.

¹⁷ He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.

¹⁸ There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.

¹⁹ Truth’s lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.

²⁰ Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.

²¹ No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.

²² Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who do the truth are his delight.

²³ A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.

²⁴ The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labour.

²⁵ Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.

¹⁷ He that speaketh that, that he knoweth, is a judge of rightfulness or of rightwiseness; but he that lieth, is a guileful witness.

¹⁸ A man is that promiseth, and he is pricked as with the sword of conscience; but the tongue of wise men is health.

¹⁹ The lip of truth shall be steadfast without end; but he that is a sudden witness, maketh ready the tongue of leasing.

²⁰ Guile is in the heart of them that think evils; but joy pursueth or followeth them that make counsels of peace.

²¹ Whatever befalleth to a just or rightwise man, it shall not make him sorry or sorrow; but wicked men shall be filled with evil.

²² False lips is abomination to the Lord; but they that do faithfully, please him.

²³ A fell man covereth knowing; and the heart of unwise men stirreth folly.

²⁴ The hand of strong men shall have lordship; but the hand that is slow, shall serve to tributes.

²⁵ Mourning in the heart of a just or rightwise man shall make him meek; and he shall be made glad by a good word.

¹⁷ He that speaketh that, that he knoweth, is a judge of rightfulness; but he that lieth, is a guileful witness. (He who speaketh what he knoweth, is a just judge or is a judge of righteousness; but he who lieth, is a deceitful witness.)

¹⁸ A man is that promiseth, and he is pricked as with the sword of conscience; but the tongue of wise men is health. (There is a person who speaketh, and his words cut like a sword; but the tongues of the wise give health.)

¹⁹ The lip of truth shall be steadfast into without end; but he that is a sudden witness, maketh ready the tongue of leasing, (or but he who speaketh a ready answer, often haveth a lying tongue).

²⁰ Guile is in the heart of them that think evils; but joy followeth them that make counsels of peace.

²¹ Whatever befalleth to a just man, it shall not make him sorry; but wicked men shall be filled with evil. (Whatever befalleth to the righteous, shall not bring them sorrow, or grief; but the wicked shall be filled with evil.)

²² False lips is abomination to the Lord; but they that do faithfully, please him.

²³ A fell man covereth knowing; and the heart of unwise men stirreth folly. (A clever person concealeth his knowledge; but the unwise tell out their foolishness.)

²⁴ The hand of strong men shall have lordship; but the hand that is slow, shall serve to tributes. (The hand of the strong shall rule; but those who be lazy, shall become slaves.)

²⁵ Mourning in the heart of a just man shall make him meek; and he shall be made glad by a good word. (Mourning in the heart of a righteous person shall make him weak; but he shall be made happy by a good, or by a kind, word.)

¹⁷ Whoso uttereth faithfulness declareth righteousness, And a false witness — deceit.

¹⁸ A rash speaker is like piercings of a sword, And the tongue of the wise is healing.

¹⁹ The lip of truth is established for ever, And for a moment — a tongue of falsehood.

²⁰ Deceit is in the heart of those devising evil, And to those counselling peace is joy.

²¹ No iniquity is desired by the righteous, And the wicked have been full of evil.

²² An abomination to Jehovah are lying lips, And stedfast doers are his delight.

²³ A prudent man is concealing knowledge, And the heart of fools proclaimeth folly.

²⁴ The hand of the diligent ruleth, And slothfulness becometh tributary.

²⁵ Sorrow in the heart of a man boweth down, And a good word maketh him glad.