19The lip of truth shall be established for ever; But a lying tongue is but for a moment.


In Context

16 A fool's vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.

17 He that uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness; But a false witness, deceit.

18 There is that speaketh rashly 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 devise evil; But to the counsellors of peace is joy.

21 There shall no mischief happen to the righteous; But the wicked shall be filled with evil.

Proverbs 12:19 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

12:19The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue [is] but for a moment.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

12:19Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

12:19The lip of truth shall be steadfast for ever: but he that is a hasty witness, frameth a lying tongue.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

12:19The lip of truth shall be established for ever; but a lying tongue is but for a moment.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

12:19The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

12:19The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

12:19Truth's lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

12:19The lip of truth is established for ever, And for a moment — a tongue of falsehood.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

12:19The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.