Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 12:19
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Berean Standard Bible
Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
King James Version
The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue [is] but for a moment.
World English Bible
Truth’s lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.
American Standard Version
The lip of truth shall be established for ever; But a lying tongue is but for a moment.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 12
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.
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