Proverbs 12:19
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
American King James Version (AKJV)
The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
American Standard Version (ASV)
The lip of truth shall be established for ever; But a lying tongue is but for a moment.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
True lips are certain for ever, but a false tongue is only for a minute.
Webster's Revision
The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
World English Bible
Truth's lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.
English Revised Version (ERV)
The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
Clarke's Proverbs 12:19 Bible Commentary
A lying tongue is but for a moment - Truth stands for ever; because its foundation is indestructible: but falsehood may soon be detected; and, though it gain credit for a while, it had that credit because it was supposed to be truth.
Wesley's Proverbs 12:19 Bible Commentary
12:19 A moment - Liars, though they may make a fair shew for a season, yet are quickly convicted.
