American Standard Version
"The lip of truth shall be established for ever; But a lying tongue is but for a moment. "
— Proverbs 12:19, American Standard Version
“The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.”
“Truth's lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.”
“The one who tells the truth will endure forever, but the one who lies will last only for a moment.”
“The lip of truth shall be steadfast for ever: but he that is a hasty witness, frameth a lying tongue.”
“True lips are certain for ever, but a false tongue is only for a minute.”
“The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.”
A fool’s vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.
He that uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness; But a false witness, deceit.
There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.
The lip of truth shall be established for ever; But a lying tongue is but for a moment.
Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; But to the counsellors of peace is joy.
There shall no mischief happen to the righteous; But the wicked shall be filled with evil.
Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; But they that deal truly are his delight.