Proverbs 12:19

“The lip of truth stands firm forever, but a tongue of falsehood, for a moment.”

Proverbs 12:19 · direct translation from the Hebrew
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Proverbs 12:19, word by word

The lipשְׂפַתsefat

lip

The part of the mouth with which one speaks, and so what one says.

Where else “sefat” appears
of truthאֱמֶתemet

truth

What corresponds to the facts, what is so and not otherwise.

Where else “emet” appears
stands firmתִּכּוֹןtikon

be firm

To be steady, well set, not moving.

Where else “tikon” appears
foreverעַדad

forever

Time that does not end, without limit of years.

Where else “ad” appears
a tongueלְשׁוֹןleshon

tongue

The organ in the mouth used to taste and speak; hence, what one says.

Where else “leshon” appears
of falsehoodשָׁקֶרshaker

lie

What is said against the truth in order to deceive, even before a judge.

Where else “shaker” appears
for a momentאַרְגִּיעָהargia

moment

Used to say 'in the blink of an eye'.

Where else “argia” appears

The context

18There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword, but the tongue of the wise is healing.

19 · This verse (above)

20Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but for those who counsel peace, joy.

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