Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
But those who deal faithfully are His delight.
King James Version
Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.
Holman Bible
but faithful people are His delight.
International Standard Version
Deceitful speech is reprehensible to the LORD, but those who act faithfully are his delight.
A Conservative Version
Lying lips are an abomination to LORD, but those who deal truly are his delight.
American Standard Version
Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; But they that deal truly are his delight.
Amplified
Lying lips are extremely disgusting to the Lord,
But those who deal faithfully are His delight.
Bible in Basic English
False lips are hated by the Lord, but those whose acts are true are his delight.
Darby Translation
Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; but they that deal truly are his delight.
Julia Smith Translation
Lips of falsehood an abomination of Jehovah: and they doing faithfulness his delight
King James 2000
Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.
Lexham Expanded Bible
An abomination of Yahweh are lips of deceit, but they who act faithfully [are] his delight.
Modern King James verseion
Lying lips are hateful to Jehovah, but those who deal truly are His delight.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
The LORD abhoreth deceitful lips; but they that labour for truth please him.
NET Bible
The Lord abhors a person who lies, but those who deal truthfully are his delight.
New Heart English Bible
Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who do the truth are his delight.
The Emphasized Bible
An abomination to Yahweh, are lips that are false, but, he that dealeth faithfully, is his delight.
Webster
Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.
World English Bible
Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, but those who do the truth are his delight.
Youngs Literal Translation
An abomination to Jehovah are lying lips, And stedfast doers are his delight.
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 12:22
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Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
21
No evil will happen to the righteous. The wicked will be filled with trouble.
22
But those who deal faithfully are His delight.
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Cross References
Revelation 22:15
Outside are the dogs (impure men) and those who practice spiritism, and fornicators, and murderers, and idolaters, and everyone who tells lies.'
Proverbs 11:20
Those who are of a perverse heart are abomination to Jehovah. The way of the upright is his delight.
Proverbs 11:1
A false scale balance is an abomination to Jehovah. A perfect weight is his delight.
Psalm 5:6
You destroy those who speak falsehood. Jehovah abhors the man of bloodshed and deceit.
Proverbs 6:16-17
Jehovah hates these six things: Yes, seven are an abomination to him:
Proverbs 15:8
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah! The prayer of the upright is his delight.
Isaiah 9:15
Elders and dignitaries are the head, and prophets who teach lies are the tail.
Jeremiah 9:24
If they want to brag, instead let them advocate (glory) (celebrate) that they understand and know me. They should advocate that I, Jehovah, act out of love, righteousness, and justice on the earth. This kind of celebration pleases me, declares Jehovah.
Ezekiel 13:19
You dishonor me in front of my people for a few handfuls of barley and a few pieces of bread. You kill people who should not die. You spare the lives of people who should not live. You lie to my people who are willing to listen.'
Ezekiel 13:22
You have discouraged righteous people with your lies, even though I had not brought them any grief. You encouraged wicked people not to turn from their wicked ways to save their lives.
Revelation 21:8
But the fearful and unbelieving, abominable and murderers, fornicators and those practicing spiritism, idolaters and all liars shall have their part in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur: which is the second death.