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Proverbs 12:22

Old Testament Wisdom/Poetry ASV (1901)

What does Proverbs 12:22 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; But they that deal truly are his delight.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; But they that deal truly are his delight.
Proverbs 12:22 — American Standard Version

Context — Proverbs 12

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
19The lip of truth shall be established for ever; But a lying tongue is but for a moment.
20Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; But to the counsellors of peace is joy.
21There shall no mischief happen to the righteous; But the wicked shall be filled with evil.
22Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; 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 put under taskwork.
25Heaviness in the heart of a man maketh it stoop; But a good word maketh it glad.
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What do historical commentaries say?

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“deal truly--or, "faithfully," that is, according to promises (compare Joh 3:21).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Lying: Pro 6:16, Pro 6:17; Psa 5:6; Isa 9:15; Eze 13:19, Eze 13:22; Rev 21:8, Rev 22:15 but: Pro 11:1, Pro 11:20, Pro 15:8; Jer 9:24 Proverbs 12:23”
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Keil & Delitzsch
C. F. Keil & F. Delitzsch · Commentary on the Old Testament · 19th-century historical commentary
“22 Lying lips are an abhorrence to Jahve, And they that deal truly are His delight. The frame of the distich is like Pro 11:1, Pro 11:20. אמוּנה is probity as the harmony between the words and the inward thoughts. The lxx, which translates ὁ δὲ ποιῶν πίστεις, had in view עשה אמונים (עשׂה אמוּנים, cf. Isa 26:2); the text of all other translations agrees with that commonly received. Proverbs 12:23”
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