Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy. New Living Translation The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in those who tell the truth. English Standard Version Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who act faithfully are his delight. Berean Standard Bible Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight. King James Bible Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight. New King James Version Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, But those who deal truthfully are His delight. New American Standard Bible Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, But those who deal faithfully are His delight. NASB 1995 Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, But those who deal faithfully are His delight. NASB 1977 Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, But those who deal faithfully are His delight. Legacy Standard Bible Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, But doers of faithfulness are His delight. Amplified Bible Lying lips are extremely disgusting to the LORD, But those who deal faithfully are His delight. Christian Standard Bible Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but faithful people are his delight. Holman Christian Standard Bible Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but faithful people are His delight. American Standard Version Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; But they that deal truly are his delight. Aramaic Bible in Plain English LORD JEHOVAH despises false lips and he delights in those who practice faith. Brenton Septuagint Translation Lying lips are a abomination to the Lord; but he that deals faithfully is accepted with him. Contemporary English Version The LORD hates every liar, but he is the friend of all who can be trusted. Douay-Rheims Bible Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord: but they that deal faithfully please him. English Revised Version Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight. GOD'S WORD® Translation Lips that lie are disgusting to the LORD, but honest people are his delight. Good News Translation The LORD hates liars, but is pleased with those who keep their word. International Standard Version Deceitful speech is reprehensible to the LORD, but those who act faithfully are his delight. JPS Tanakh 1917 Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD; But they that deal truly are His delight. Literal Standard Version Lying lips [are] an abomination to YHWH, | And steadfast doers [are] his delight. Majority Standard Bible Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight. New American Bible Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who are truthful, his delight. NET Bible The LORD abhors a person who lies, but those who deal truthfully are his delight. New Revised Standard Version Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who act faithfully are his delight. New Heart English Bible Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who do the truth are his delight. Webster's Bible Translation Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight. World English Bible Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, but those who do the truth are his delight. Young's Literal Translation An abomination to Jehovah are lying lips, And stedfast doers are his delight. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Loving Discipline and Knowledge…21No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble. 22Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight. 23A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.… Cross References Revelation 22:15 But outside are the dogs, the sorcerers, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices falsehood. 1 Kings 13:18 Then the prophet replied, "I too am a prophet like you, and an angel spoke to me by the word of the LORD, saying, 'Bring him back with you to your house, so that he may eat bread and drink water.'" The old prophet was lying to him, Psalm 120:2 Deliver my soul, O LORD, from lying lips and a deceitful tongue. Proverbs 6:17 haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, Proverbs 17:7 Eloquent words are unfit for a fool; how much worse are lying lips to a ruler! Treasury of Scripture Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight. lying Proverbs 6:16,17 These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: … Psalm 5:6 Thou shalt destroy them that speak leasing: the LORD will abhor the bloody and deceitful man. Isaiah 9:15 The ancient and honourable, he is the head; and the prophet that teacheth lies, he is the tail. but Proverbs 11:1,20 A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight… Proverbs 15:8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight. Jeremiah 9:24 But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the LORD. Jump to Previous Abomination Act Acts Deal Delight Delights Detests Doers Faithfully False. Hated Lying Stedfast True. Truth TruthfulJump to Next Abomination Act Acts Deal Delight Delights Detests Doers Faithfully False. Hated Lying Stedfast True. Truth TruthfulProverbs 12 1. Whoever loves discipline loves knowledgeVerse 22. - (Comp. Proverbs 6:17; Proverbs 11:20.) They that deal truly; Septuagint, ὁ δὲ ποιῶν πίστεις, "he who acts in good faith." Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Lyingשָׁ֑קֶר (šā·qer) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8267: Deception, disappointment, falsehood lips שִׂפְתֵי־ (śip̄·ṯê-) Noun - fdc Strong's 8193: The lip, language, a margin are detestable תּוֹעֲבַ֣ת (tō·w·‘ă·ḇaṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 8441: Something disgusting, an abhorrence, idolatry, an idol to the LORD, יְ֭הוָה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel but those who deal וְעֹשֵׂ֖י (wə·‘ō·śê) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct Strong's 6213: To do, make faithfully אֱמוּנָ֣ה (’ĕ·mū·nāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 530: Firmness, steadfastness, fidelity are His delight. רְצוֹנֽוֹ׃ (rə·ṣō·w·nōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 7522: Goodwill, favor, acceptance, will Links Proverbs 12:22 NIVProverbs 12:22 NLT Proverbs 12:22 ESV Proverbs 12:22 NASB Proverbs 12:22 KJV Proverbs 12:22 BibleApps.com Proverbs 12:22 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 12:22 Chinese Bible Proverbs 12:22 French Bible Proverbs 12:22 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 12:22 Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh (Prov. 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