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Proverbs 12:19 KJV
Proverbs · chapter 12 · verse 19 · King James Version
The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.Proverbs 12:19 · King James Version
Proverbs 12:19 in context
17He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
18There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
19The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
20Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
21There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
Cross references
Key words (Strong's)
- establishedkûwnproperly, to be erectH3559 →
- tonguelâshôwnthe tongue , used literally , and figurativelyH3956 →
- truthʼemethstabilityH571 →
- lyingsheqeran untruthH8267 →
- everʻadproperly, a terminusH5703 →
- lipsâphâhthe lipH8193 →
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