Proverbs 12:19

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

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All Translations

BBE BBE

True lips are certain for ever, but a false tongue is only for a minute.

DBY DBY

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

KJV King James Version

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

WBT WBT

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

WEB WEB

Truth's lips will be established forever, But a lying tongue is only momentary.

YLT YLT

The lip of truth is established for ever, And for a moment -- a tongue of falsehood.