17He that speaketh truth testifieth what is right; But a false witness, deceit.
18There is who babbleth like the piercing of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.
19The lip of truth shall be established for ever; But the tongue of falsehood, but for a moment.
20Deceit is in the heart of those who contrive evil; But to the counsellors of peace shall be joy.
21No evil shall happen to the righteous; But the wicked shall be filled with calamity.
22False lips are the abomination of the LORD; But they who deal truly are his delight.
23A prudent man concealeth his knowledge; Bur the heart of fools proclaimeth their foolishness.
24The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; But the slothful shall be under tribute.
25Anxiety in the heart of a man boweth it down; But a kind word maketh it glad.
26The righteous showeth the way to his neighbor; But the way of the wicked leadeth them astray.
27The slothful man shall not roast his game; But a precious treasure to any man is he that is diligent.
28In the path of righteousness is life, And in her pathway there is no death.
Proverbs 12
Proverbs 12:17-28