Proverbs 12:22
“Lying lippes are abomination to the Lord: but they that deale truely, are his delight.”
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Proverbs 12:22 Context
20Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine euill: but to the counsellours of peace, is ioy. 21There shall no euill happen to the iust: but the wicked shall bee filled with mischiefe. 22Lying lippes are abomination to the Lord: but they that deale truely, are his delight. 23A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fooles proclaimeth foolishnesse. 24The hand of the diligent shall beare rule: but the slouthfull shall bee vnder tribute.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 12:22
Commentary for Proverbs 12:22
Proverbs 12:22 Inspirational Image
Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight.
- King James Version
Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, But those who deal faithfully are His delight.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; But they that deal truly are his delight.
- American Standard Version (1901)
False lips are hated by the Lord, but those whose acts are true are his delight.
- Basic English Bible
Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; but they that deal truly are his delight.
- Darby Bible
Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.
- Webster's Bible
Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, but those who do the truth are his delight.
- World English Bible
An abomination to Jehovah [are] lying lips, And stedfast doers [are] his delight.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD; but they that deal truly are His delight.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible