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¹⁷Whoever speaks the truth gives honest evidence,
but a false witness speaks deceitfully.
¹⁸Rash words are like sword thrusts,
but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
¹⁹Truthful lips endure forever,
but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
²⁰Deceit is in the mind of those who plan evil,
but those who counsel peace have joy.
²¹No harm happens to the righteous,
but the wicked are filled with trouble.
²²Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord,
but those who act faithfully are his delight.
²³One who is clever conceals knowledge,
but the mind of a fool broadcasts folly.
²⁴The hand of the diligent will rule,
while the lazy will be put to forced labor.
²⁵Anxiety weighs down the human heart,
but a good word cheers it up.
²⁶The righteous gives good advice to friends,
but the way of the wicked leads astray.
²⁷The lazy do not roast their game,
but the diligent obtain precious wealth.
²⁸In the path of righteousness there is life,
in walking its path there is no death.