Proverbs 12:19

Tree of Life Version

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

Cross References

1 Kings 13:18

So he said to him: “I also am a prophet like you. An angel spoke to me with the word of Adonai saying, ‘Bring him back with you to your house that he may eat bread and drink water.’” (He lied to him.)

2 Kings 5:26

Then Elisha said to him, “Didn’t my heart go, when the man got down from his chariot to meet you? Is it a time to accept money and accept clothes, or olive groves and vineyards, or sheep and oxen, or male and female servants?

Job 20:5

that the triumph of the wicked is short and the joy of the godless is but for a moment?

Psalm 52:6

You love only devouring words— treacherous tongue!

Proverbs 12:20

Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but those promoting shalom have joy.

Proverbs 19:9

A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who breathes lies will perish.

Matthew 24:35

Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.