Proverbs 12:19

New Century Version

Truth will continue forever, but lies are only for a moment.

Cross References

1 Kings 13:18

Then the old prophet said, “But I also am a prophet like you.” Then he told a lie. He said, “An angel from the Lord came to me and told me to bring you to my home. He said you should eat and drink with me.”

2 Kings 5:26

But Elisha said to him, “My spirit was with you. I knew when the man turned from his chariot to meet you. This isn’t a time to take money, clothes, olives, grapes, sheep, oxen, male servants, or female servants.

Job 20:5

The happiness of evil people is brief, and the joy of the wicked lasts only a moment.

Psalm 52:6

Those who do right will see this and fear God. They will laugh at you and say,

Proverbs 12:20

Those who plan evil are full of lies, but those who plan peace are happy.

Proverbs 19:9

A witness who lies will not go free, liars will die.

Matthew 24:35

Earth and sky will be destroyed, but the words I have said will never be destroyed.