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Proverbs 12:19
The lip of truth is established for ever, And for a moment--a tongue of falsehood.
Proverbs 12:19 · Young's Literal Translation
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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 The fool--in a day is his anger known, And the prudent is covering shame.
17 Whoso uttereth faithfulness declareth righteousness, And a false witness--deceit.
18 A rash speaker is like piercings of a sword, And the tongue of the wise is healing.
19 The lip of truth is established for ever, And for a moment--a tongue of falsehood.
20 Deceit is in the heart of those devising evil, And to those counselling peace is joy.
21 No iniquity is desired by the righteous, And the wicked have been full of evil.
22 An abomination to Jehovah are lying lips, And stedfast doers are his delight.
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