Proverbs 12:22
“Lying lippes are abomination to the Lord: but they that deale truely, are his delight.”
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Proverbs 12:22 Context
20Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine euill: but to the counsellours of peace, is ioy. 21There shall no euill happen to the iust: but the wicked shall bee filled with mischiefe. 22Lying lippes are abomination to the Lord: but they that deale truely, are his delight. 23A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fooles proclaimeth foolishnesse. 24The hand of the diligent shall beare rule: but the slouthfull shall bee vnder tribute.
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Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight.
- King James Version
Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, But those who deal faithfully are His delight.
- New American Standard Version (1995)