Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 12:22
“Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 12:22 Context
19The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment. 20Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy. 21There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief. 22Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight. 23A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness. 24The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute. 25Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.
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Other Translations
Lying lippes are abomination to the Lord: but they that deale truely, are his delight.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
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
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
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
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 12:22
12:20 Deceit - They whose hearts devise mischief shall be deceived in their hopes, and bring trouble upon themselves: but they who by good counsels labour to promote peace, shall reap the comfort of it themselves.
12:23 Concealeth - He does not unseasonably utter what he knows. Foolishness - Betrays his ignorance and folly.