Proverbs 12:22-23 - Compare All Versions
Proverbs 12:22-23 NIV (New International Version)
The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy. The prudent keep their knowledge to themselves, but a fool’s heart blurts out folly.
Proverbs 12:22-23 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who act faithfully are his delight. A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims folly.
Proverbs 12:22-23 NLT (New Living Translation)
The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in those who tell the truth. The wise don’t make a show of their knowledge, but fools broadcast their foolishness.
Proverbs 12:22-23 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)
Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but faithful people are his delight. A shrewd person conceals knowledge, but a foolish heart publicizes stupidity.
Proverbs 12:22-23 KJV (King James Version)
Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: But they that deal truly are his delight. A prudent man concealeth knowledge: But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
Proverbs 12:22-23 NKJV (New King James Version)
Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, But those who deal truthfully are His delight. A prudent man conceals knowledge, But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.
Proverbs 12:22-23 MSG (The Message)
God can’t stomach liars; he loves the company of those who keep their word. Prudent people don’t flaunt their knowledge; talkative fools broadcast their silliness.
Proverbs 12:22-23 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)
Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, But those who deal faithfully are His delight. A prudent person conceals knowledge, But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.
Proverbs 12:22-23 AMP (Amplified Bible)
Lying lips are extremely disgusting to the LORD, But those who deal faithfully are His delight. [Prov 6:17; 11:20; Rev 22:15] A shrewd man is reluctant to display his knowledge [until the proper time], But the heart of [over-confident] fools proclaims foolishness. [Is 32:6]
Proverbs 12:22-23 NET (New English Translation)
The LORD abhors a person who lies, but those who deal truthfully are his delight. The shrewd person conceals knowledge, but foolish people publicize folly.