KJV ORIGINAL
Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The LORD hates lying lips, but he delights in people who are truthful.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God deeply hates dishonesty but takes great joy in people who tell the truth.
📚 Historical Context
This proverb comes from Solomon's collection of wise sayings, written during Israel's golden age around 950 BC. In ancient Near Eastern culture, truthfulness was considered essential for maintaining trust in business, legal proceedings, and community relationships. The Hebrew word 'abomination' (toebah) was a strong term often used for things that were ritually unclean or morally repulsive to God.
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