Proverbs 12:22-24

New Life Version

²²The Lord hates lying lips, but those who speak the truth are His joy.

²³A wise man hides how much learning he has, but the heart of fools makes known their foolish way.

²⁴The hand of those who do their best will rule, but the lazy hand will be made to work.

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)

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