Old Testament · VERSE 19

Proverbs 12:19

King James Version

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

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Proverbs 12:19 in context

Proverbs 12:17

He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.

Proverbs 12:18

There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.

Proverbs 12:19SELECTED VERSE

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

Proverbs 12:20

Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.

Proverbs 12:21

There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

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