19  Truthful lips endure forever,

but ^ea lying tongue is but for a moment.

20  Deceit is in the heart of ^fthose who devise evil,

but those who plan peace have joy.

22  ^hLying lips are ⁱan abomination to the Lord,

^jbut those who act faithfully are his delight.

5  The righteous hates falsehood,

but the wicked brings shame¹ and disgrace.

26  Whoever gives an honest answer

kisses the lips.

18  Like a madman who throws ^ofirebrands, arrows, and death

19  is the man who deceives his neighbor

and says, “I am only joking!”