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


In Context

19 The lip of truth shall be steadfast for ever: but he that is a hasty witness, frameth a lying tongue.

20 Deceit is in the heart of them that think evil things: but joy followeth them that take counsels of peace.

21 Whatsoever shall befall the just man. it shall not make him sad: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

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

23 A cautious man concealeth knowledge: and the heart of fools publisheth folly.

24 The hand of the valiant shall bear rule: but that which is slothful, 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 American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

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

The Darby Bible Translation 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.