Pro 12:19 | MHM | STEP | Weighty Sayings This section teaches us about the lasting value of truth and the temporary nature of lies. Truth stands firm even if some people dislike it, while lies are soon discovered and bring shame to the liar. The passage also shows the difference between people who plot evil and those who work for peace. Those who spread evil may try to trick others, but in the end, they only trick themselves. People who try to help and bring peace to others will be blessed and have lasting joy. As the Bible says, Blessed are the peacemakers (Matthew 5:9 ). v. 19 : Truthful words last forever. Even if people get angry when we tell the truth, it will not change. What is true stays true and will always stand strong. We do not need to worry about being proven wrong if we tell the truth. But lies do not last. A lying tongue may seem to work for a little while, but soon the lie will be exposed. The person who lies will end up trapped by their own words and will lose trust. In the end, truth will always come out, and those who depended on lies will be disappointed. The lip of truth shall be established forever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment . People who plan evil try to trick others for their own gain, but they end up fooling themselves. They may act like friends but are thinking about how to get something for themselves. In the end, all their evil plans are just a trap for themselves. But those who work for peace and think about how to help others will have joy and success. Their good actions will bring happiness, and they are truly blessed. Blessed are the peacemakers (Matthew 5:9 ).

‏ Proverbs 12:19

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This section teaches us about the lasting value of truth and the temporary nature of lies. Truth stands firm even if some people dislike it, while lies are soon discovered and bring shame to the liar. The passage also shows the difference between people who plot evil and those who work for peace. Those who spread evil may try to trick others, but in the end, they only trick themselves. People who try to help and bring peace to others will be blessed and have lasting joy. As the Bible says, Blessed are the peacemakers (Matthew 5:9 ^a).

v. 19: Truthful words last forever. Even if people get angry when we tell the truth, it will not change. What is true stays true and will always stand strong. We do not need to worry about being proven wrong if we tell the truth. But lies do not last. A lying tongue may seem to work for a little while, but soon the lie will be exposed. The person who lies will end up trapped by their own words and will lose trust. In the end, truth will always come out, and those who depended on lies will be disappointed. The lip of truth shall be established forever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment .

People who plan evil try to trick others for their own gain, but they end up fooling themselves. They may act like friends but are thinking about how to get something for themselves. In the end, all their evil plans are just a trap for themselves. But those who work for peace and think about how to help others will have joy and success. Their good actions will bring happiness, and they are truly blessed. Blessed are the peacemakers (Matthew 5:9 ^b).