Proverbs 12:22-24

Darby Translation

²²Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; but they that deal truly are his delight.

²³A prudent man concealeth knowledge; but the heart of the foolish proclaimeth folly.

²⁴The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; but the slothful [hand] shall be under tribute.

Proverbs 12:22-24

New International Version

²²The Lord detests lying lips,^(A)
but he delights^(B) in people who are trustworthy.^(C)

²³The prudent keep their knowledge to themselves,^(D)
but a fool’s heart blurts out folly.^(E)

²⁴Diligent hands will rule,
but laziness ends in forced labor.^(F)

Darby Translation (DARBY)

New International Version (NIV)