Proverbs 12:19-20
Proverbs 12:19-20 The Message (MSG)
Truth lasts; lies are here today, gone tomorrow. Evil scheming distorts the schemer; peace-planning brings joy to the planner.
Proverbs 12:19-20 King James Version (KJV)
The lip of truth shall be established for ever: But a lying tongue is but for a moment. Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: But to the counsellors of peace is joy.
Proverbs 12:19-20 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Truthful lips will be established forever, But a lying tongue is only for a moment. Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy.
Proverbs 12:19-20 New Century Version (NCV)
Truth will continue forever, but lies are only for a moment. Those who plan evil are full of lies, but those who plan peace are happy.
Proverbs 12:19-20 American Standard Version (ASV)
The lip of truth shall be established for ever; But a lying tongue is but for a moment. Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; But to the counsellors of peace is joy.
Proverbs 12:19-20 New International Version (NIV)
Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment. Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy.
Proverbs 12:19-20 New King James Version (NKJV)
The truthful lip shall be established forever, But a lying tongue is but for a moment. Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy.
Proverbs 12:19-20 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Truthful lips will be established forever, But a lying tongue is [credited] only for a moment. Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy.
Proverbs 12:19-20 New Living Translation (NLT)
Truthful words stand the test of time, but lies are soon exposed. Deceit fills hearts that are plotting evil; joy fills hearts that are planning peace!