Proverbs 17:20

New Century Version

A person with an evil heart will find no success, and the person whose words are evil will get into trouble.

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You are pure to those who are pure, but you are against those who are bad.

A wink may get you into trouble, and foolish talk will lead to your ruin.

The wise don’t tell everything they know, but the foolish talk too much and are ruined.

A good person says wise things, but a liar’s tongue will be stopped.

An evil person has nothing to hope for; the wicked will die like a flame that is put out.

The Lord hates those who do wrong, but he is a friend to those who are honest.

If you respect the Lord, you will also hate evil. I hate pride and bragging, evil ways and lies.

The words of the wise bring them praise, but the words of a fool will destroy them.