Proverbs 12:19-21

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

¹⁹ Truthful lips shall be established forever, but a lying tongue is [credited] but for a moment.

²⁰ Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil, but for the counselors of peace there is joy.

²¹ No [actual] evil, misfortune, or calamity shall come upon the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil, misfortune, and calamity.^(A)