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Truth’s lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.
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American Standard Version
The lip of truth shall be established for ever; But a lying tongue is but for a moment.
Christian Standard Bible
Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue, only a moment.
English Standard Version
Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
King James Version
The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
New American Standard Bible
Truthful lips will endure forever, But a lying tongue is only for a moment.
New International Version
Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
New King James Version
The truthful lip shall be established forever, But a lying tongue is but for a moment.
New Living Translation
Truthful words stand the test of time, but lies are soon exposed.