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Proverbs 12:22 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Proverbs 12:22 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 12 verse 22 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.”
Proverbs 12:22 (KJV)
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Commentary on Proverbs 12:22
This verse declares God's moral evaluation of speech: 'Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.' The strong term 'abomination' (to'evah) denotes something morally repulsive to God, often used for covenant violations and idolatry. Lying is not merely prohibited but abhorred by God who is truth Himself (Numbers 23:19; Titus 1:2; Hebrews 6:18). The contrast presents those who 'deal truly' (literally 'doers of faithfulness/truth') as God's 'delight' (ratson—pleasure, favor, acceptance). God takes pleasure in truthful people because they reflect His characte...
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Cross-References for Proverbs 12:22
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“Thou shalt destroy them that speak leasing: the LORD will abhor the bloody and deceitful man.”
“but those whose ways are blameless are his delight.”
“the sorcerers”
“seven which are an abomination to him:”
“that he has understanding”
“and the prophet who teaches lies is the tail.”
“but accurate weights are his delight.”
“but the prayer of the upright is his delight.”
“whom I have not made sad; and strengthened the hands of the wicked”
“to kill the souls who should not die”