Proverbs 12:22

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 12:22

BSB
Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.
AKJV
Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.
CPDV
Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord. But whoever acts faithfully pleases him.
ERV
Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.
NHEB
Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who do the truth are his delight.
SMT
Lips of falsehood an abomination of Jehovah: and they doing faithfulness his delight.

Commentary for Proverbs 12:22

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 12:22
Summary
God abhors dishonesty; delights in truthfulness.
Event
God's judgment on speech
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom