Berean Standard Bible
“Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.”
Solomon often links truthful speech to lasting results. This verse contrasts honest and deceitful words in terms of time.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
World English Bible (WEB)
Truth’s lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.
King James Version (KJV)
The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
American Standard Version (ASV)
The lip of truth shall be established for ever; But a lying tongue is but for a moment.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
True lips are certain for ever, but a false tongue is only for a minute.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
El labio de verdad permanecerá para siempre: mas la lengua de mentira por un momento.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Los labios que dicen la verdad permanecen para siempre, pero la lengua mentirosa dura sólo un momento.
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