Proverbs 12:19
“The lippe of trueth shall bee established for euer: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.”
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Proverbs 12:19 Context
17He that speaketh trueth, sheweth foorth righteousnesse: but a false witnesse, deceit. 18There is that speaketh like the pearcings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health. 19The lippe of trueth shall bee established for euer: but a lying tongue is but for a moment. 20Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine euill: but to the counsellours of peace, is ioy. 21There shall no euill happen to the iust: but the wicked shall bee filled with mischiefe.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 12:19
The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue [is] but for a moment.
- King James Version
Truthful lips will be established forever, But a lying tongue is only for a moment.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The lip of truth shall be established for ever; But a lying tongue is but for a moment.
- American Standard Version (1901)
True lips are certain for ever, but a false tongue is only for a minute.
- Basic English Bible
The lip of truth shall be established for ever; but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
- Darby Bible
The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
- Webster's Bible
Truth's lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.
- World English Bible
The lip of truth is established for ever, And for a moment -- a tongue of falsehood.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The lip of truth shall be established for ever; but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 12:19
12:19 A moment - Liars, though they may make a fair shew for a season, yet are quickly convicted.