Proverbs 12:17-26

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

²⁶The righteous person is a guide for his friend, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.