Proverbs 12:19
King James Version (KJV)
The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
In context
17 He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
18 There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
19 The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
20 Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
21 There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
Proverbs 12:19 in every translation
- 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.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
- 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.