Other Translations

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.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

The lip of truth shall be established for ever; but a lying tongue is but for a moment.

World English Bible (WEB)

Truth's lips will be established forever, But a lying tongue is only momentary.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

The lip of truth is established for ever, And for a moment -- a tongue of falsehood.