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.