Proverbs 12:19

Proverbs chapter 12 · verse 19 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

World English Bible · 2000

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

King James Version · 1611

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

American Standard Version · 1901

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

v.18There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.

v.19This passage

v.20Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; But to the counsellors of peace is joy.

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

Zechariah 1:4
Be ye not as your fathers, unto whom the former prophets cried, saying, Thus saith Jehovah of hosts, Return ye now from your evil ways, and from your evil doings: but they did not hear, nor hearken unto me, saith Jehovah.
Job 20:5
That the triumphing of the wicked is short, And the joy of the godless but for a moment?
Proverbs 19:9
A false witness shall not be unpunished; And he that uttereth lies shall perish.
Psalms 52:4
Thou lovest all devouring words, O thou deceitful tongue.
Acts 5:3
But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thy heart to lie to the Holy Spirit, and to keep back part of the price of the land?
Matthew 24:35
Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.