Proverbs 12:19
Words of truth last forever, but lies are gone in a moment.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
In Context
18Some people's hasty words cut like a knife, but the words of the wise bring healing.
20Deceit is in the mind of those planning evil, but those who plan peace have joy.
Cross References
2 Kings 5:26But Elisha told him, “Didn't I see you in my mind's eye when the man got down from his chariot to meet you? Is this the time to take money and clothing, olive groves and vineyards, sheep and oxen, male and female servants?
Psalms 52:4You love slanderous words that destroy others, you liar!
Proverbs 19:9A false witness will be punished; people who tell lies will perish.
Matthew 24:35Heaven and earth may pass away, but my words won't pass away.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 12:19
18 There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health. The tongue is death or life, poison or medicine, as it is used. 1. There are words that are cutting and killing, that are like the piercings of a sword. Opprobrious words grieve the spirits of those to whom they are spoken, and cut them to the heart. Slanders, like a sword, wound the reputation of those of whom they are uttered, and perhaps incurably. Whisperings and evil surmises, like a sword, divide and cut asunder… Read the whole commentary →