“Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh,but those who do the truth are his delight.”
Proverbs 12:22 (WEB)
Context Reading
20Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil,but joy comes to the promoters of peace. 21No mischief shall happen to the righteous,but the wicked shall be filled with evil. 22Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh,but those who do the truth are his delight. 23A prudent man keeps his knowledge,but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness. 24The hands of the diligent ones shall rule,but laziness ends in slave labor.