Proverbs 12:22-24

King James Version

²²Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are his delight.

²³A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

²⁴The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful 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)

²²^(A)Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord,
But those who deal truthfully are His delight.

²³^(B)A prudent man conceals knowledge,
But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.

²⁴^(C)The hand of the diligent will rule,
But the lazy man will be put to forced labor.

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