Proverbs 12:22-24

New Century Version

²²The Lord hates those who tell lies
but is pleased with those who keep their promises.

²³Wise people keep what they know to themselves,
but fools can’t keep from showing how foolish they are.

²⁴Hard workers will become leaders,
but those who are lazy will be slaves.

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)

New Century Version (NCV)

New International Version (NIV)