Proverbs 12:22-24

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

²²Lying lips are extremely disgusting and hateful to the Lord, but they who deal faithfully are His delight.^(A)

²³A prudent man is reluctant to display his knowledge, but the heart of [self-confident] fools proclaims their folly.^(B)

²⁴The hand of the diligent will rule, but the slothful will be put to forced labor.

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)

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition (AMPC)

New International Version (NIV)