Proverbs 12:19

New International Reader's Version

Truthful words last forever. But lies last for only a moment.

Cross References

1 Kings 13:18

The old prophet answered, “I’m also a prophet, just like you. An angel gave me a message from the Lord. The message said, ‘Bring the man of God back with you to your house. Then he can eat bread and drink water with you.’ ” But the old prophet was telling him a lie.

2 Kings 5:26

But Elisha said to him, “Didn’t my spirit go with you? I know that the man got down from his chariot to greet you. Is this the time for you to accept money or clothes? Is it the time to take olive groves, vineyards, flocks or herds? Is it the time to accept male and female slaves?

Job 20:5

Those who are evil are happy for only a short time. The joy of ungodly people lasts only for a moment.

Psalm 52:6

Those who do what is right will see it and learn a lesson from it. They will laugh at you and say,

Proverbs 12:20

There are lies in the hearts of those who plan evil. But there is joy for those who work to bring peace.

Proverbs 19:9

A dishonest witness will be punished. And those who pour out lies will die.

Matthew 24:35

Heaven and earth will pass away. But my words will never pass away.