Proverbs 12:22-24
Lexham English Bible
22 An abomination of Yahweh are lips of deceit,
but they who act faithfully are his delight.
23 A clever person conceals knowledge,
but the heart[a] of a fool[b] announces folly.
24 The hand of the diligent ones will rule,
but the lazy will belong to forced labor.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:23 Or “mind”
- Proverbs 12:23 Hebrew “fools”
Proverbs 12:22-24
King James Version
22 Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are his delight.
23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
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Proverbs 12:22-24
New King James Version
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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