Proverbs 12
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Proverbs 12:16-20

16A 1fool’s anger is known at once, But a prudent man conceals dishonor.17He who 2speaks truth tells what is right, But a false witness, deceit.18There is one who 3speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword, But the 4tongue of the wise brings healing.19Truthful lips will be established forever, But a 5lying tongue is only for a moment.20Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy.

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Notes

  1. 1. Proverbs 12:16 Prov 14:33; 27:3; 29:11 ↩
  2. 2. Proverbs 12:17 Lit breathes ↩
  3. 3. Proverbs 12:18 Ps 57:4 ↩
  4. 4. Proverbs 12:18 Prov 4:22; 15:4 ↩
  5. 5. Proverbs 12:19 Ps 52:4, 5; Prov 19:9 ↩

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