Proverbs 12:19
The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
In other versions
The lip of truth shall be established for ever; But a lying tongue is but for a moment.
ASV
True lips are certain for ever, but a false tongue is only for a minute.
BBE
The lip of truth shall be established for ever; but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
DBY
Truth's lips will be established forever, But a lying tongue is only momentary.
WEB
The lip of truth is established for ever, And for a moment -- a tongue of falsehood.
YLT
The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
ENG
The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
WBT
Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
BSB
In context
17He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
18There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
19The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
20Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
21There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.