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Proverbs 12:22 KJV
Proverbs · chapter 12 · verse 22 · King James Version
Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.Proverbs 12:22 · King James Version
Proverbs 12:22 in context
20Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
21There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
22Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.
23A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
24The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
Cross references
Key words (Strong's)
- abominationtôwʻêbahproperly, something disgustingH8441 →
- Lyingsheqeran untruthH8267 →
- trulyʼĕmûwnâhliterally firmnessH530 →
- lipssâphâhthe lipH8193 →
- LORDYᵉhôvâhJehovah, Jewish national name of GodH3068 →
- dealʻâsâhto do or make, in the broadest sense and widest applicationH6213 →
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