Proverbs 12:22

Proverbs chapter 12 · verse 22 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; But they that deal truly are his delight.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are his delight.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; But they that deal truly are his delight.

Context

v.21There shall no mischief happen to the righteous; But the wicked shall be filled with evil.

v.22This passage

v.23A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 5:6

    Thou wilt destroy them that speak lies: Jehovah abhorreth the blood-thirsty and deceitful man.

  • Proverbs 6:16

    There are six things which Jehovah hateth; Yea, seven which are an abomination unto him:

  • Proverbs 11:20

    They that are perverse in heart are an abomination to Jehovah; But such as are perfect in their way are his delight.

  • Ezekiel 13:22

    Because with lies ye have grieved the heart of the righteous, whom I have not made sad, and strengthened the hands of the wicked, that he should not return from his wicked way, and be saved alive;

  • Proverbs 15:8

    The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But the prayer of the upright is his delight.

  • Proverbs 11:1

    A false balance is an abomination to Jehovah; But a just weight is his delight.