19 Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.

Other Translations of Proverbs 12:19

King James Version

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

English Standard Version

19 Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment.

The Message

19 Truth lasts; lies are here today, gone tomorrow.

New King James Version

19 The truthful lip shall be established forever, But a lying tongue is but for a moment.

New Living Translation

19 Truthful words stand the test of time, but lies are soon exposed.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 12:19

Commentary on Proverbs 12:19

(Read Proverbs 12:19)

If truth be spoken, it will hold good; whoever may be disobliged, still it will keep its ground.