Proverbs 12:22
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.
In context
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.
Proverbs 12:22 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.
- KJV King James Version
- Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.
- WEB World English Bible
- Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who do the truth are his delight.
- ASV American Standard Version
- Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; But they that deal truly are his delight.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- An abomination to Jehovah [are] lying lips, And stedfast doers [are] his delight.
- DBY Darby Translation
- Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; but they that deal truly are his delight.
- WBS Webster Bible
- Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.