Bible verse
Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.
Proverbs 12:22 · BSB
The verses around it, from Proverbs 12.
18 Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
19 Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
20 Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil, but the counselors of peace have joy.
21 No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.
22 Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.
23 A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.
24 The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.
25 Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up.
26 A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.
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.
ERV
Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.
Newsletter
A short reading and some honest encouragement, most weekday mornings — no noise, no selling, unsubscribe in one click.
Scripture quotations are from the Berean Standard Bible, which is free of copyright restrictions for use on websites. Read the full Bible on Great Faith.