Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.
Bible References
Lying
Proverbs 6:16
There are six things which Jehovah hateth; Yea, seven which are an abomination unto him:
Psalm 5:6
Thou wilt destroy them that speak lies: Jehovah abhorreth the blood-thirsty and deceitful man.
Isaiah 9:15
The elder and the honorable man, he is the head; and the prophet that teacheth lies, he is the tail.
Ezekiel 13:19
And ye have profaned me among my people for handfuls of barley and for pieces of bread, to slay the souls that should not die, and to save the souls alive that should not live, by your lying to my people that hearken unto lies.
Revelation 21:8
But for the fearful, and unbelieving, and abominable, and murderers, and fornicators, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, their part'shall be in the lake that burneth with fire and brimstone; which is the second death.
Revelation 22:15
Without are the dogs, and the sorcerers, and the fornicators, and the murderers, and the idolaters, and every one that loveth and maketh a lie.
But
Proverbs 11:1
A false balance is an abomination to Jehovah; But a just weight is his delight.
Proverbs 15:8
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But the prayer of the upright is his delight.
Jeremiah 9:24
but let him that glorieth glory in this, that he hath understanding, and knoweth me, that I am Jehovah who exerciseth lovingkindness, justice, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith Jehovah.