Proverbs 12:22
World English Bible (WEB)
Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who do the truth are his delight.
In context
20 Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.
21 No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.
22 Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who do the truth are his delight.
23 A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
24 The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.
Proverbs 12:22 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who do the truth are his delight.
- KJV King James Version
- Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly 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.