Proverbs 12:19
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
In context
17 He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.
18 Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
19 Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
20 Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil, but the counselors of peace have joy.
21 No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.
Proverbs 12:19 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
- KJV King James Version
- The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
- WEB World English Bible
- Truth’s lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.
- ASV American Standard Version
- The lip of truth shall be established for ever; But a lying tongue is but for a moment.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- The lip of truth is established for ever, And for a moment — a tongue of falsehood.
- DBY Darby Translation
- The lip of truth shall be established for ever; but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
- WBS Webster Bible
- The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.