Proverbs 12:22
“Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are his delight.”
Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
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.
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
Cross-References
“Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.”
“A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,”
“These six things doth the Lord hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:”
“They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the Lord: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.”
“Thou shalt destroy them that speak leasing: the Lord will abhor the bloody and deceitful man.”