Proverbs 12:22
Proverbs 12:22 in Multiple Translations
Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.
Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.
Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; But they that deal truly are his delight.
False lips are hated by the Lord, but those whose acts are true are his delight.
The Lord hates liars but is happy with those who are trustworthy.
The lying lips are an abomination to the Lord: but they that deale truely are his delite.
An abomination to Jehovah [are] lying lips, And stedfast doers [are] his delight.
Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who do the truth are his delight.
Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.
Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord: but they that deal faithfully please him.
Yahweh detests those [MTY] who tell lies, but he is delighted with those who faithfully do what they promise that they will do.
Berean Amplified Bible — Proverbs 12:22
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Proverbs 12:22 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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תּוֹעֲבַ֣ת
יְ֭הוָה
שִׂפְתֵי
שָׁ֑קֶר
וְ/עֹשֵׂ֖י
אֱמוּנָ֣ה
רְצוֹנֽ/וֹ
תּוֹעֲבַ֣ת
tôwʻêbah
H8441
abomination
N-fs
יְ֭הוָה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
שִׂפְתֵי
sâphâh
H8193
lips
N-fd
שָׁ֑קֶר
sheqer
H8267
deception
N-ms
וְ/עֹשֵׂ֖י
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
Conj | V-Qal
אֱמוּנָ֣ה
ʼĕmûwnâh
H530
faithfulness
N-fs
רְצוֹנֽ/וֹ
râtsôwn
H7522
acceptance
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Proverbs 12:22
תּוֹעֲבַ֣ת
tôwʻêbah
H8441
"abomination"
N-fs
The Hebrew word for abomination refers to something disgusting, like idolatry or unclean food, and is often used to describe wickedness in the Bible.
Definition: 1) a disgusting thing, abomination, abominable 1a) in ritual sense (of unclean food, idols, mixed marriages) 1b) in ethical sense (of wickedness etc)
Usage: Occurs in 112 OT verses. KJV: abominable (custom, thing), abomination. See also: Genesis 43:32; Proverbs 26:25; Psalms 88:9.
יְ֭הוָה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
שִׂפְתֵי
sâphâh
H8193
"lips"
N-fd
This word refers to lips or language, and can also mean the edge or border of something. It is used in the Bible to describe the shore of a sea or the edge of a cup.
Definition: : lips/mouth 1) lip, language, speech, shore, bank, brink, brim, side, edge, border, binding 1a) lip (as body part) 1b) language 1c) edge, shore, bank (of cup, sea, river, etc)
Usage: Occurs in 164 OT verses. KJV: band, bank, binding, border, brim, brink, edge, language, lip, prating, (sea-)shore, side, speech, talk, (vain) words. See also: Genesis 11:1; Psalms 120:2; Psalms 12:3.
שָׁ֑קֶר
sheqer
H8267
"deception"
N-ms
This word refers to deception or falsehood, often implying a sense of betrayal or disappointment. It's used in the Bible to describe lies, false testimony, or deceitful behavior, like in Psalm 116:11, where the psalmist says all men are liars.
Definition: 1) lie, deception, disappointment, falsehood 1a) deception (what deceives or disappoints or betrays one) 1b) deceit, fraud, wrong 1b1) fraudulently, wrongfully (as adverb) 1c) falsehood (injurious in testimony) 1c1) testify falsehood, false oath, swear falsely 1d) falsity (of false or self-deceived prophets) 1e) lie, falsehood (in general) 1e1) false tongue 1f) in vain
Usage: Occurs in 109 OT verses. KJV: without a cause, deceit(-ful), false(-hood, -ly), feignedly, liar, [phrase] lie, lying, vain (thing), wrongfully. See also: Exodus 5:9; Proverbs 25:18; Psalms 7:15.
וְ/עֹשֵׂ֖י
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
Conj | V-Qal
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
אֱמוּנָ֣ה
ʼĕmûwnâh
H530
"faithfulness"
N-fs
The Hebrew word for faithfulness, meaning firmness, security, or fidelity. It describes being steady and trustworthy, as seen in the KJV translations of faith, stability, and truth. This concept is essential in the Bible, particularly in relationships and commitments.
Definition: firmness, fidelity, steadfastness, steadiness
Usage: Occurs in 49 OT verses. KJV: faith(-ful, -ly, -ness, (man)), set office, stability, steady, truly, truth, verily. See also: Exodus 17:12; Psalms 89:50; Psalms 33:4.
רְצוֹנֽ/וֹ
râtsôwn
H7522
"acceptance"
N-ms | Suff
This Hebrew word refers to acceptance or delight, often used to describe God's pleasure or favor. It appears in Psalms and Isaiah, highlighting God's goodwill towards us. This word is about taking pleasure in something.
Definition: 1) pleasure, delight, favour, goodwill, acceptance, will 1a) goodwill, favour 1b) acceptance 1c) will, desire, pleasure, self-will
Usage: Occurs in 56 OT verses. KJV: (be) acceptable(-ance, -ed), delight, desire, favour, (good) pleasure, (own, self, voluntary) will, as...(what) would. See also: Genesis 49:6; Psalms 145:16; Psalms 5:13.
Study Notes — Proverbs 12:22
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- Context
- Cross References
- Proverbs 12:22 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 12:22
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 12:22
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 12:22
- Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 12:22
- Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 12:22
- Sermons on Proverbs 12:22
Context — Loving Discipline and Knowledge
20Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil, but the counselors of peace have joy.
21No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.
22Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.
23A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly. 24The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.Cross References
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| 1 | Psalms 5:6 | You destroy those who tell lies; the LORD abhors the man of bloodshed and deceit. |
| 2 | Proverbs 11:20 | The perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD, but the blameless in their walk are His delight. |
| 3 | Revelation 22:15 | But outside are the dogs, the sorcerers, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices falsehood. |
| 4 | Proverbs 6:16–17 | There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to Him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, |
| 5 | Jeremiah 9:24 | But let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, who exercises loving devotion, justice and righteousness on the earth— for I delight in these things,” declares the LORD. |
| 6 | Proverbs 11:1 | Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, but an accurate weight is His delight. |
| 7 | Isaiah 9:15 | The head is the elder and honorable man, and the tail is the prophet who teaches lies. |
| 8 | Ezekiel 13:22 | Because you have disheartened the righteous with your lies, even though I have caused them no grief, and because you have encouraged the wicked not to turn from their evil ways to save their lives, |
| 9 | Proverbs 15:8 | The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is His delight. |
| 10 | Ezekiel 13:19 | You have profaned Me among My people for handfuls of barley and scraps of bread. By lying to My people who would listen, you have killed those who should not have died and spared those who should not have lived. |
Proverbs 12:22 Summary
[This verse tells us that God hates it when we lie, but He loves it when we are truthful and faithful. Being honest and trustworthy is important because it shows that we respect and love God and others, as seen in Ephesians 4:25, where it says to put away falsehood and speak truthfully. By choosing to be faithful, we can bring joy to God's heart and experience His delight in our lives. As we strive to live honestly, we can remember that God is our helper and guide, as promised in Psalm 32:11, where it says to rejoice in the Lord and be glad, you righteous, and shout for joy, all you upright in heart.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that lying lips are detestable to the Lord?
This means that God hates dishonesty and deceit, as seen in Proverbs 6:17, where it is listed as one of the things He abhors. Honesty is a fundamental aspect of a person's character, reflecting their heart's condition towards God.
How can we deal faithfully with others?
Dealing faithfully involves being truthful, reliable, and trustworthy in all our interactions, as encouraged in Proverbs 10:9, where it is said that the one who walks in integrity will be delivered.
What does it mean to be the Lord's delight?
Being the Lord's delight means being pleasing to Him, which is the result of living a life of faithfulness and obedience, as seen in Psalm 37:23, where it says that the steps of a righteous man are ordered by the Lord.
Is it possible to change from being dishonest to being faithful?
Yes, through repentance and a commitment to follow God's ways, as outlined in 1 John 1:9, where it says that if we confess our sins, God is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I may be prone to dishonesty or half-truths, and how can I work on being more truthful?
- How can I demonstrate faithfulness in my relationships with others, and what are the benefits of doing so?
- What does it mean for me to be a delight to the Lord, and how can I cultivate a deeper desire to please Him in all I do?
- In what ways can I practically apply the principle of faithfulness in my daily life, whether at work, at home, or in my community?
Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 12:22
Lying lips [are] abomination to the Lord,.... Such that speak lies in common talk; and that deliver out doctrinal lies, false doctrines, lies in hypocrisy, as are the doctrines of Rome; these are
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 12:22
Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight. Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are his delight.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 12:22
That deal truly; that speak and act sincerely and truly. He implies, that although lying lips alone are sufficient to purchase God’ s hatred, yet truth in a man’ s speech is not sufficient to procure God’ s favour, unless there be also truth and justice in his actions.
Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 12:22
Proverbs 12:22 Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight.Ver. 22. Lying lips are abomination to the Lord.] Who hath therefore threatened to "cut them off," and to broil them on "coals of juniper," which burn sweetly, fiercely, lastingly; and to make them eat their false words, as Master Lewes of Manchester made the summoner that came to cite his wife eat the citation, by setting a dagger to his heart. But they that deal truly are his delight.] He "desireth truth in the inward parts," and all his are "children that will not lie"; they will rather die than lie; Nec prodam, nec mentiar, said Firmus in Augustine; Non ideo negare volo, ne peream; sed ideo mentiri nolo, ne peccem, said that good woman upon the rack mentioned by Jerome. As they "love in the truth," so they "speak the truth in love," and are therefore dear to the Father in truth and love, especially since they "do truth" as well as speak it, and do not more desire to be truly good than they hate to seem to be so only. Acts and Mon., fol. 1825.
Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 12:22
22. Lying lips — On this verse Melanchthon comments: “Truth being among the most conspicuous of virtues, therefore the opposite vice is condemned by an expressive word, abomination.” They that deal
Sermons on Proverbs 12:22
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(2006 Conference) 3.controlling Our Tongue by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of controlling our speech and the balance needed in various areas of our lives. It highlights the dangers of being imbalanced, focusing on sma |
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Be Filled With the Holy Spirit - 1 by Zacharias Tanee Fomum | In this sermon, the speaker asks the audience to reflect on what has changed in their hearts in the last five years. He emphasizes the importance of identifying and removing negati |
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(Proverbs) ch.12:22 - 14:4 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of fearing God's commandments and the rewards that come with it. He highlights the power of wise teachings, comparing them to |
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Few Find the Way to Life - Part 6 by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of living a life of purity and truth, following Jesus wholeheartedly, and desiring to be in His presence at all times. It challenges believers |
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Lying Lips by Erlo Stegen | This sermon focuses on the seriousness of lying according to Proverbs 12:22, highlighting how lying lips are an abomination to the Lord. The speaker emphasizes the importance of sp |
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Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire by Shane Idleman | This sermon emphasizes the importance of honesty and repentance, highlighting the consequences of habitual lying and the need for genuine confession and transformation. It addresse |
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(Sex, Love & Marriage) 8. by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen emphasizes the importance of preparation for marriage, likening it to the meticulous planning required for a space mission. He advocates for a period of engagement that |