Proverbs 12:19

New American Bible - revised edition

Truthful lips endure forever, the lying tongue, for only a moment.

Cross References

1 Kings 13:18

But he said to him, “I, too, am a prophet like you, and an angel told me by the word of the Lord: Bring him back with you to your house to eat bread and drink water.” But he was lying to him.

2 Kings 5:26

But Elisha said to him: “Was I not present in spirit when someone got down from his chariot to wait for you? Is this a time to take money or to take garments, olive orchards or vineyards, sheep or cattle, male or female servants?

Job 20:5

The triumph of the wicked is short and the joy of the impious but for a moment?

Psalm 52:6

You love all the words that create confusion, you deceitful tongue.

Proverbs 12:20

Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but those who counsel peace have joy.

Proverbs 19:9

The false witness will not go unpunished, and whoever utters lies will perish.

Matthew 24:35

Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. The Unknown Day and Hour.