Proverbs 12:22
King James Version (KJV)
Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.
In context
20 Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
21 There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
22 Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.
23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
Proverbs 12:22 in every translation
- 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.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully 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.