Proverbs 12:19
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordThe lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
— Proverbs 12:19, King James Version
In other translations
World English Bible (WEB)
Truth's lips will be established forever, But a lying tongue is only momentary.
American Standard Version (ASV)
The lip of truth shall be established for ever; But a lying tongue is but for a moment.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
The lip of truth is established for ever, And for a moment--a tongue of falsehood.