17He that speaketh trueth, will shewe righteousnes: but a false witnes vseth deceite.
18There is that speaketh wordes like the prickings of a sworde: but the tongue of wise men is health.
19The lip of trueth shall be stable for euer: but a lying tongue varieth incontinently.
20Deceite is in the heart of them that imagine euill: but to the counsellers of peace shall be ioye.
21There shall none iniquitie come to the iust: but the wicked are full of euill.
22The lying lips are an abomination to the Lord: but they that deale truely are his delite.
23A wise man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of the fooles publisheth foolishnes.
24The hand of the diligent shall beare rule: but the idle shalbe vnder tribute.
25Heauines in the heart of man doeth bring it downe: but a good worde reioyceth it.
26The righteous is more excellent then his neighbour: but the way of the wicked will deceiue them.
Proverbs 12
Proverbs 12:17-26