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Proverbs 12:22
Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who do the truth are his delight.
Proverbs 12:22 · New Heart English Bible
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Proverbs 12:22 in other translations
Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.
Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.
Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who do the truth are his delight.
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In context
19 Truth's lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.
20 Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.
21 No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.
22 Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who do the truth are his delight.
23 A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
24 The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.
25 Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.
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