Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
but faithful people are His delight.
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.
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
but the wicked are full of misery.
but faithful people are His delight.
but a foolish heart publicizes stupidity.
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Cross References
Revelation 22:15
Proverbs 11:20
but those with blameless conduct are His delight.
Proverbs 11:1
but an accurate weight is His delight.
Psalm 5:6
the Lord abhors a man of bloodshed and treachery.
Proverbs 6:16-17
in fact, seven are detestable to Him:
Proverbs 15:8
but the prayer of the upright is His delight.
Isaiah 9:15
the tail is the prophet, the lying teacher.
Jeremiah 9:24
that he understands and knows Me
that I am Yahweh, showing faithful love,
justice, and righteousness on the earth,
for I delight in these things.
This is the Lord’s declaration.
Ezekiel 13:19
You profane Me in front of My people for handfuls of barley
Ezekiel 13:22
Because you have disheartened the righteous person with lies, even though I have not caused him grief,
Revelation 21:8
But the cowards, unbelievers,