Proverbs 12:19 - Compare All Versions

Proverbs 12:19 MSG (The Message)

Truth lasts; lies are here today, gone tomorrow.

Proverbs 12:19 KJV (King James Version)

The lip of truth shall be established for ever: But a lying tongue is but for a moment.

Proverbs 12:19 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

Truthful lips will be established forever, But a lying tongue is only for a moment.

Proverbs 12:19 NCV (New Century Version)

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

Proverbs 12:19 ASV (American Standard Version)

The lip of truth shall be established for ever; But a lying tongue is but for a moment.

Proverbs 12:19 NIV (New International Version)

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

Proverbs 12:19 NKJV (New King James Version)

The truthful lip shall be established forever, But a lying tongue is but for a moment.

Proverbs 12:19 AMP (Amplified Bible)

Truthful lips will be established forever, But a lying tongue is [credited] only for a moment.

Proverbs 12:19 NLT (New Living Translation)

Truthful words stand the test of time, but lies are soon exposed.

Proverbs 12:19 TPT (The Passion Translation)

Truthful words will stand the test of time, but one day every lie will be seen for what it is.

Proverbs 12:19 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

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