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Scripture Context
Proverbs 12:17 - Proverbs 12:27
17 He that speaketh truth showeth forth righteousness; but a false witness deceit.
18 There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword; but the tongue of the wise is health.
19 The lip of truth shall be established forever; but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
20 Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil; but to the counselors of peace is joy.
21 There shall no evil happen to the just; but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
22 Lying lips are abomination to the Lord; but they that deal truly are his delight.
23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge; but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; but the slothful shall be under tribute.
25 Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop; but a good word maketh it glad.
26 The righteous is more excellent than his neighbor; but the way of the wicked seduceth them.
27 The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting; but the substance of a diligent man is precious.