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


In Context

19 The lip of truth is established for ever, And for a moment — a tongue of falsehood.

20 Deceit is in the heart of those devising evil, And to those counselling peace is joy.

21 No iniquity is desired by the righteous, And the wicked have been full of evil.

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

23 A prudent man is concealing knowledge, And the heart of fools proclaimeth folly.

24 The hand of the diligent ruleth, And slothfulness becometh tributary.

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 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 American King James Version of the Holy Bible

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