Proverbs 12:19 (NKJV) — 19 The truthful lip shall be established forever, But a lying tongue is but for a moment.

The relationship between words and stability. Like Proverbs 12:2-3 and 7, this proverb reveals that those who speak the truth will be permanently established. Those who speak lies may appear to prosper, but it will be only for a moment.

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