Verse of the Day 8/25

Verse of the Day 8/25

Proverbs 12:19

New International Version

19 Truthful lips endure forever,
    but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.

People will do just about anything to "get ahead" and will sacrifice honest, the truth in order to get the upper hand.  Quite often this leads to putting a "spin" on what is said and other times people, even leaders, simply tell flat out lies.  Sometimes they are spotted for what they are immediately, others will come out in the future and when they do there will be consequences.

Today's verse and the short passage below give us good insight into the subject of the truth versus lies.  Truths that are told will be remembered and treasured.  The "lying tongue" may be remembered but not in a positive way.

As with any of the Proverbs and the Bible as a whole, they speak the truth and those principles are enduring.  Our words will also endure when spoken in truth from a clean heart.

Remember these words:

Proverbs 12:22

New International Version

22 The Lord detests lying lips,
    but he delights in people who are trustworthy.

Blessings, 

Mike 

 

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Ephesians 1:7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace.  NIV

Proverbs 12:18-22
New International Version

18 The words of the reckless pierce like swords,
    but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
19 Truthful lips endure forever,
    but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
20 Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil,
    but those who promote peace have joy.
21 No harm overtakes the righteous,
    but the wicked have their fill of trouble.
22 The Lord detests lying lips,
    but he delights in people who are trustworthy.