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Proverbs 12:22

American Standard Version

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

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Proverbs 12:22 in other translations

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

Proverbs 12:22 · World English Bible

Proverbs 12:22 in context

  1. 20Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; But to the counsellors of peace is joy.
  2. 21There shall no mischief happen to the righteous; But the wicked shall be filled with evil.
  3. 22Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; But they that deal truly are his delight.
  4. 23A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
  5. 24The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; But the slothful shall be put under taskwork.