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Proverbs 12:19

World English Bible

Truth’s lips will be established forever,
but a lying tongue is only momentary.

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Proverbs 12:19 in other translations

The lip of truth shall be established for ever; But a lying tongue is but for a moment.

Proverbs 12:19 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 12:19 in context

  1. 17He who is truthful testifies honestly,
    but a false witness lies.
  2. 18There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword,
    but the tongue of the wise heals.
  3. 19Truth’s lips will be established forever,
    but a lying tongue is only momentary.
  4. 20Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil,
    but joy comes to the promoters of peace.
  5. 21No mischief shall happen to the righteous,
    but the wicked shall be filled with evil.