Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment. New Living Translation Truthful words stand the test of time, but lies are soon exposed. English Standard Version Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment. Berean Standard Bible Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment. King James Bible The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment. New King James Version The truthful lip shall be established forever, But a lying tongue is but for a moment. New American Standard Bible Truthful lips will endure forever, But a lying tongue is only for a moment. NASB 1995 Truthful lips will be established forever, But a lying tongue is only for a moment. NASB 1977 Truthful lips will be established forever, But a lying tongue is only for a moment. Legacy Standard Bible Truthful lips will be established forever, But a lying tongue is only for a moment. Amplified Bible Truthful lips will be established forever, But a lying tongue is [credited] only for a moment. Christian Standard Bible Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue, only a moment. Holman Christian Standard Bible Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue, only a moment. American Standard Version The lip of truth shall be established for ever; But a lying tongue is but for a moment. Contemporary English Version Truth will last forever; lies are soon found out. English Revised Version The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment. GOD'S WORD® Translation The word of truth lasts forever, but lies last only a moment. Good News Translation A lie has a short life, but truth lives on forever. International Standard Version A truthful saying is trusted forever, but the liar only for a moment. Majority Standard Bible Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment. NET Bible The one who tells the truth will endure forever, but the one who lies will last only for a moment. New Heart English Bible Truth's lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary. Webster's Bible Translation 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe lip of truth is established forever, "" And a tongue of falsehood for a moment. Young's Literal Translation The lip of truth is established for ever, And for a moment -- a tongue of falsehood. Smith's Literal Translation The lip of truth shall be prepared forever: and the tongue of falsehood while I shall wink. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe lip of truth shall be steadfast for ever: but he that is a hasty witness, frameth a lying tongue. Catholic Public Domain Version The lips of truth shall be steadfast forever. But a hasty witness readies a lying tongue. New American Bible Truthful lips endure forever, the lying tongue, for only a moment. New Revised Standard Version Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe lips of truth are forthright; but the tongue of a lying witness is wicked. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The lips of truth are right, and the hasty witness does evil with his tongue. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The lip of truth shall be established for ever; But a lying tongue is but for a moment. Brenton Septuagint Translation True lips establish testimony; but a hasty witness has an unjust tongue. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Loving Discipline and Knowledge…18Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. 19Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment. 20Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil, but the counselors of peace have joy.… Cross References James 3:5-6 In the same way, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it boasts of great things. Consider how small a spark sets a great forest ablaze. / The tongue also is a fire, a world of wickedness among the parts of the body. It pollutes the whole person, sets the course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell. Ephesians 4:25 Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one another. Psalm 52:2-4 Your tongue devises destruction like a sharpened razor, O worker of deceit. / You love evil more than good, falsehood more than speaking truth. Selah / You love every word that devours, O deceitful tongue. Colossians 3:9 Do not lie to one another, since you have taken off the old self with its practices, Psalm 34:13 Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from deceitful speech. Matthew 12:36-37 But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. / For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.” 1 Peter 3:10 For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech. Proverbs 6:16-19 There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to Him: / haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, / a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that run swiftly to evil, ... John 8:44 You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out his desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, refusing to uphold the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, because he is a liar and the father of lies. Proverbs 10:32 The lips of the righteous know what is fitting, but the mouth of the wicked is perverse. Zechariah 8:16 These are the things you must do: Speak truth to one another, render true and sound judgments in your gates, Proverbs 15:4 A soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit. Revelation 21:8 But to the cowardly and unbelieving and abominable and murderers and sexually immoral and sorcerers and idolaters and all liars, their place will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur. This is the second death.” Proverbs 21:6 Making a fortune by a lying tongue is a vanishing mist, a deadly pursuit. Psalm 120:2 Deliver my soul, O LORD, from lying lips and a deceitful tongue. Treasury of Scripture The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment. lip Zechariah 1:4-6 Be ye not as your fathers, unto whom the former prophets have cried, saying, Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Turn ye now from your evil ways, and from your evil doings: but they did not hear, nor hearken unto me, saith the LORD… Matthew 24:35 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. but Proverbs 19:9 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish. Job 20:5 That the triumphing of the wicked is short, and the joy of the hypocrite but for a moment? Psalm 52:5 God shall likewise destroy thee for ever, he shall take thee away, and pluck thee out of thy dwelling place, and root thee out of the land of the living. Selah. Jump to Previous Endure Established False. Falsehood Forever Lasts Lips Minute Moment Momentary Tongue True. Truth Truthful Truth'sJump to Next Endure Established False. Falsehood Forever Lasts Lips Minute Moment Momentary Tongue True. Truth Truthful Truth'sProverbs 12 1. Whoever loves discipline loves knowledgeTruthful lips endure forever Truthfulness is a central theme throughout the Bible, emphasizing the eternal nature of truth. In the biblical context, truth is aligned with God's character, as God is described as a God of truth (Deuteronomy 32:4). The enduring nature of truthful speech reflects the eternal nature of God's word, which is unchanging and everlasting (Isaiah 40:8). In the cultural context of ancient Israel, where oral tradition was vital, truthful communication was essential for maintaining social order and trust within the community. Truthful lips are also seen as a reflection of wisdom, which is a key theme in the book of Proverbs. The enduring nature of truth is contrasted with the temporary nature of falsehood, highlighting the ultimate triumph of truth in God's divine plan. but a lying tongue lasts only a moment Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonTraditionally considered the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom. His proverbs often contrast the righteous and the wicked, the wise and the foolish. 2. Ancient Israel The cultural and historical context of Proverbs is ancient Israel, where wisdom literature was a key part of teaching and moral instruction. 3. Wisdom Literature Proverbs is part of the wisdom literature in the Bible, which includes books like Job and Ecclesiastes, focusing on practical and ethical living. Teaching Points The Endurance of TruthTruthful words have lasting impact and eternal value. In a world where lies may seem to offer quick solutions, truth stands the test of time. The Fleeting Nature of Lies Lies may provide temporary relief or advantage, but they are ultimately unsustainable and lead to downfall. Integrity in Speech As Christians, we are called to reflect God's truth in our speech. Our words should be consistent with our faith and witness to others. Building Trust through Truthfulness Truthful communication builds trust and strengthens relationships, both with God and with others. The Moral Responsibility of Speech We have a moral responsibility to use our words wisely, understanding their power to build up or tear down.(19) A lying tongue is but for a moment.--Being detected and silenced by the providence of God, (Comp. Psalm 64:7-8.)Verse 19. - The lip of truth shall be established forever. Truth is consistent, invincible, enduring; and the fact belongs not only to Divine truth (Psalm 117:2; Matthew 24:35), but to human, in its measure. Septuagint, "True lips establish testimony," pointing the last word ad as ed. Is but for a moment; literally, while I wink the eye (Jeremiah 49:19; Jeremiah 50:44). Lying never answers in the end; it is soon found out and punished (Proverbs 19:9; Psalm 52:5). Septuagint, "But a hasty (ταχύς; repentinus, Vulgate) witness hath an unjust tongue." One who gives his testimony without due consideration, or influenced by evil motives, readily fails into lying and injustice. With the latter half of the verse we may compare the gnome - Ἀλλ οὐδὲν ἕρπει ψεῦδος εἰς γῆρας χρόνου "Unto old age no lie doth ever live." A lie has no legs, is a maxim of wide nationality; and "Truth may be blamed, but shall ne'er be shamed." Hebrew Truthfulאֱ֭מֶת (’ĕ·meṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 571: Stability, certainty, truth, trustworthiness lips שְֽׂפַת־ (śə·p̄aṯ-) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 8193: The lip, language, a margin endure forever, תִּכּ֣וֹן (tik·kō·wn) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 3559: To be erect but a lying שָֽׁקֶר׃ (šā·qer) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8267: Deception, disappointment, falsehood tongue לְשׁ֣וֹן (lə·šō·wn) Noun - common singular construct Strong's 3956: The tongue [lasts] only וְעַד־ (wə·‘aḏ-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while a moment. אַ֝רְגִּ֗יעָה (’ar·gî·‘āh) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular Strong's 7281: A wink, a very short space of time Links Proverbs 12:19 NIVProverbs 12:19 NLT Proverbs 12:19 ESV Proverbs 12:19 NASB Proverbs 12:19 KJV Proverbs 12:19 BibleApps.com Proverbs 12:19 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 12:19 Chinese Bible Proverbs 12:19 French Bible Proverbs 12:19 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 12:19 Truth's lips will be established forever (Prov. 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