Proverbs 12:22 - Compare All Versions

Proverbs 12:22 MSG (The Message)

God can’t stomach liars; he loves the company of those who keep their word.

Proverbs 12:22 KJV (King James Version)

Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: But they that deal truly are his delight.

Proverbs 12:22 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, But those who deal faithfully are His delight.

Proverbs 12:22 NCV (New Century Version)

The LORD hates those who tell lies but is pleased with those who keep their promises.

Proverbs 12:22 ASV (American Standard Version)

Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; But they that deal truly are his delight.

Proverbs 12:22 NIV (New International Version)

The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy.

Proverbs 12:22 NKJV (New King James Version)

Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, But those who deal truthfully are His delight.

Proverbs 12:22 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]

Proverbs 12:22 NLT (New Living Translation)

The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in those who tell the truth.

Proverbs 12:22 TPT (The Passion Translation)

Live in the truth and keep your promises, and the Lord will keep delighting in you, but he detests a liar.

Proverbs 12:22 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who act faithfully are his delight.