Proverbs 12:19-28

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

²⁶A just arbitrator shall be his own friend; But mischief shall pursue sinners; And the way of ungodly men shall lead them astray.

²⁷A deceitful man shall catch no game; But a blameless man is a precious possession.

²⁸In the ways of righteousness is life; But the ways of those that remember injuries lead to death.