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Proverbs 12:22
An abomination to Jehovah are lying lips, And stedfast doers are his delight.
Proverbs 12:22 · Young's Literal Translation
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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 The lip of truth is established for ever, And for a moment--a tongue of falsehood.
20 Deceit is in the heart of those devising evil, And to those counselling peace is joy.
21 No iniquity is desired by the righteous, And the wicked have been full of evil.
22 An abomination to Jehovah are lying lips, And stedfast doers are his delight.
23 A prudent man is concealing knowledge, And the heart of fools proclaimeth folly.
24 The hand of the diligent ruleth, And slothfulness becometh tributary.
25 Sorrow in the heart of a man boweth down, And a good word maketh him glad.
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