Proverbs 12:22

Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, but those who do the truth are his delight.

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WEBBE

Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who do the truth are his delight.

BSB

Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.

KJV

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

ASV

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

BBE

False lips are hated by the Lord, but those whose acts are true are his delight.

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Matthew Henry · Verse 22

Make conscience of truth, not only in words, but in actions.

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