Proverbs 12:19 - Forerunner Commentary

Proverbs 12:19

17 ^aHe who speaks truth declares righteousness,
But a false witness, deceit.

18 ^aThere is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword,
But the tongue of the wise promotes health.

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

20 Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil,
But counselors of peace have joy.

21 ^aNo grave¹ trouble will overtake the righteous,
But the wicked shall be filled with evil.

22 ^aLying lips are an abomination to the Lord,
But those who deal truthfully are His delight.

Interlinear Bible for Proverbs 12:19:

The lip
saphah (#8193) of truth
'emeth (#571) shall be established
kuwn (#3559) forever:
`ad (#5703) but
`ad (#5704) a lying
sheqer (#8267) tongue
lashown (#3956) is but for a moment.
raga` (#7280)