Proverbs 12:19

The Scriptures 1998

The lip of truth is established forever, But a lying tongue is but for a moment.

Cross References

1 Kings 13:18

And he said to him, “I too am a prophet like you, and a messenger spoke to me by the word of יהוה, saying, ‘Bring him back with you to your house, and let him eat bread and drink water.’ ” But he lied to him.

2 Kings 5:26

But he said to him, “Did not my heart go with you when the man turned back from his chariot to meet you? Is it time to accept silver and to accept garments, and olive-trees and vineyards, and sheep and cattle, and male and female servants?

Job 20:5

that the singing of the wrong is short-lived, and the joy of the defiled one is but for a moment?

Psalm 52:6

And let the righteous see and fear, And laugh at him, saying,

Proverbs 12:20

Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, But counsellors of peace have joy.

Proverbs 19:9

A false witness does not go unpunished, And he who breathes out lies perishes.

Matthew 24:35

“The heaven and the earth shall pass away, but My words shall by no means pass away.