22Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; but they that deal truly are his delight.


In Context

19 The lip of truth shall be established for ever; but a lying tongue is but for a moment.

20 Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; but to the counsellors of peace is joy.

21 There shall no evil happen to a righteous man; but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

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

23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge; but the heart of the foolish proclaimeth folly.

24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; but the slothful hand shall be under tribute.

Proverbs 12:22 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

12:22Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

12:22The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in men who are truthful.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

12:22Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord: but they that deal faithfully please him.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

12:22Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; But they that deal truly are his delight.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

12:22Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

12:22Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

12:22Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, but those who do the truth are his delight.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

12:22An abomination to Jehovah are lying lips, And stedfast doers are his delight.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

12:22Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.