Selah · Bible verse
Proverbs 12:22
Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, but those who do the truth are his delight.
In context
20Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.
21No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.
22Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, but those who do the truth are his delight.
23A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
24The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.
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In other languages
日本語 · 箴言 12:22 · 口語訳聖書偽りを言うくちびるは主に憎まれ、真実を行う者は彼に喜ばれる。한국어 · 잠언 12:22 · 개역한글거짓 입술은 여호와께 미움을 받아도 진실히 행하는 자는 그의 기뻐하심을 받느니라Español · Proverbios 12:22 · Reina-Valera (1909)Los labios mentirosos son abominación á Jehová: mas los obradores de verdad su contentamiento.Português · Provérbios 12:22 · Bíblia Livre (2018)Os lábios mentirosos são abomináveis ao SENHOR, mas dos que falam a verdade são seu prazer.
