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Proverbs 12:22 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who do the truth are his delight. "

Proverbs 12:22

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20 Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.

21 No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.

22 Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who do the truth are his delight.

23 A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.

24 The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.

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We are taught here, first, to hate lying and keep as far from it as possible. It is an abomination to the Lord, and those who let themselves lie become hateful in his sight. This is true not only because lying breaks his law, but also because it harms human society.

We are also taught to care about truth, not only in our words, but in everything we do. Those who act honestly and sincerely in all their dealings are his delight, and he is pleased with them. We enjoy speaking with and doing business with people who are honest and trustworthy. Let us be that kind of people, so that we may win favor with both God and others.

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"You will destroy those who speak lies. The LORD abhors the bloodthirsty and deceitful man."

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Wisdom 1:11

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"Beware then of unprofitable murmuring, and keep your tongue from slander; because no secret utterance will go on its way void, and a lying mouth destroys a soul."

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Ephesians 4:25

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"Therefore, putting away falsehood, speak truth each one with his neighbor, for we are members of one another."

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Proverbs 12:1

"Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid."

Proverbs 12:2

"A good man shall obtain favor from the LORD, but he will condemn a man of wicked plans."

Proverbs 12:3

"A man shall not be established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous shall not be moved."

Proverbs 12:4

"A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones."

Proverbs 12:5

"The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful."

Proverbs 12:6

"The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them."

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