Good News Bible

Proverbs 12:14-19 Good News Bible (GNB)

14. Your reward depends on what you say and what you do; you will get what you deserve.

15. Stupid people always think they are right. Wise people listen to advice.

16. When a fool is annoyed, he quickly lets it be known. Sensible people will ignore an insult.

17. When you tell the truth, justice is done, but lies lead to injustice.

18. Thoughtless words can wound as deeply as any sword, but wisely spoken words can heal.

19. A lie has a short life, but truth lives on for ever.