Proverbs 12:22

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Proverbs 12:22

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.

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KJV

King James Version

Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight.

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WEB

World English Bible

Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who do the truth are his delight.

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ASV

American Standard Version

Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; But they that deal truly are his delight.

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Proverbs 12

²⁰ Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil, but the counselors of peace have joy.

²¹ No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.

²² Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.

²³ A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.

²⁴ The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.

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