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Proverbs 12:19-26  The Message

¹⁹ Truth lasts;
    lies are here today, gone tomorrow.

²⁰ Evil scheming distorts the schemer;
    peace-planning brings joy to the planner.

²¹ No evil can overwhelm a good person,
    but the wicked have their hands full of it.

²² God can’t stomach liars;
    he loves the company of those who keep their word.

²³ Prudent people don’t flaunt their knowledge;
    talkative fools broadcast their silliness.

²⁴ The diligent find freedom in their work;
    the lazy are oppressed by work.

²⁵ Worry weighs us down;
    a cheerful word picks us up.

²⁶ A good person survives misfortune,
    but a wicked life invites disaster.

 

For Reflection 

Lie spawns lie.  Isn't it true that one lie leads to other lies in support of the first lie?   Who has lied to you?  What was the impact of that lie?  How long did it take for you to trust truth from one who lied?  Liars invite disaster.

Pray

that you will tell the truth no matter what the consequences.  Pray for the wisdom that lies in truth telling.