19. Source Text: Hebrew (WLC) Proverbs 12:19:1 ⧉שְֽׂפַת־אֱ֭מֶתshefatemetlip of truth Proverbs 12:19:2 ⧉תִּכּ֣וֹןtikonwill be established Proverbs 12:19:3 ⧉לָעַ֑דlaadforever Proverbs 12:19:4 ⧉וְעַד־אַ֝רְגִּ֗יעָהveadargiiabut as far as a moment Proverbs 12:19:5 ⧉לְשׁ֣וֹןleshona tongue Proverbs 12:19:6 ⧉שָֽׁקֶר׃shakerof falsehood |
19. Formal Translation The lip of truth will be established forever, but the tongue of falsehood is only for a moment. |
19. Dynamic Translation Truthful speech will stand the test of time, but lies last only a moment. |