Proverbs 12:22-24

Legacy Standard Bible

^22 (A)Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh,
But doers of faithfulness are His delight.
²³ A ^(B)prudent man conceals knowledge,
But the heart of fools proclaims folly.
²⁴ The hand of the diligent will rule,
But ^[a]the slack hand will be ^(C)put to forced labor.