Proverbs 12:22-24

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

²²Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord: but they that deal faithfully please him.

²³A cautious man concealeth knowledge: and the heart of fools publisheth folly.

²⁴The hand of the valiant shall bear rule: but that which is 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)

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition (DRA)

New International Version (NIV)