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Proverbs 12:22
An abomination to Yahweh, are lips that are false, but, he that dealeth faithfully, is his delight.
Proverbs 12:22 · Rotherham Emphasised 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 A lip that is faithful, shall be firm to futurity, but, only for a twinkling, is the tongue that is false.
20 Deceit, is in the heart of contrivers of mischief, but, to the counsellors of peace, shall be joy.
21 Unseemly to the righteous, is any trouble, but, the lawless, are full of misfortune.
22 An abomination to Yahweh, are lips that are false, but, he that dealeth faithfully, is his delight.
23 A prudent man, concealeth knowledge, but, the heart of dullards, proclaimeth folly.
24 The hand of the diligent, shall bear rule, but, the indolent, shall come under tribute.
25 When anxiety is in the heart of a man, one may bow him down, but, a good word, maketh him glad.
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