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Proverbs 12:19
A lip that is faithful, shall be firm to futurity, but, only for a twinkling, is the tongue that is false.
Proverbs 12:19 · Rotherham Emphasised Bible
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Proverbs 12:19 in other translations
The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
Truth’s lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.
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In context
16 A foolish man, on the [same] day, letteth his vexation be known, but, he that concealeth an affront, is prudent.
17 He that whispereth faithfulness, declareth righteousness, but, a false witness, is a fraud.
18 There is who babbleth, as with thrusts of a sword, but, the tongue of the wise, hath healing.
19 A lip that is faithful, shall be firm to futurity, but, only for a twinkling, is the tongue that is false.
20 Deceit, is in the heart of contrivers of mischief, but, to the counsellors of peace, shall be joy.
21 Unseemly to the righteous, is any trouble, but, the lawless, are full of misfortune.
22 An abomination to Yahweh, are lips that are false, but, he that dealeth faithfully, is his delight.
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