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Proverbs 6:16,17
These sixthings doth the LORD hate: yea, sevenare an abomination unto him: …

Psalm 5:6
Thou shalt destroy them that speak leasing: the LORD will abhor the bloody and deceitful man.

Isaiah 9:15
The ancient and honourable, heis the head; and the prophet that teacheth lies, heis the tail.

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Proverbs 11:1,20
A false balanceis abomination to the LORD: but a just weightis his delight…

Proverbs 15:8
The sacrifice of the wickedis an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the uprightis his delight.

Jeremiah 9:24
But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that Iam the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in thesethings I delight, saith the LORD.

but those who deal faithfully are His delight
This phrase contrasts the negative view of lying with the positive view of faithfulness. "Deal faithfully" implies a consistent and reliable character, aligning with God's own faithfulness (Deuteronomy 7:9,Lamentations 3:22-23). The term "delight" suggests that God takes pleasure in those who embody truth and integrity, reflecting His own attributes. This aligns with the biblical theme that God rewards righteousness and integrity (Psalm 18:25,Matthew 25:21). Faithfulness is a key aspect of the covenant relationship between God and His people, and it is a characteristic of Jesus Christ, who is described as faithful and true (Revelation 19:11).

• “Lying lips” points to every form of intentional deception—spoken falsehood, half-truths, flattery, broken promises.

• Scripture consistently brands lying as sinful: “There are six things that the LORD hates… a lying tongue” (Proverbs 6:16-17).

• In the New Testament, believers are urged, “Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor” (Ephesians 4:25).

• A tongue that misleads breaks fellowship with both God and neighbor.

• “Detestable” means abhorrent—something God cannot tolerate. “You destroy those who tell lies; the LORD abhors the bloodthirsty and deceitful” (Psalm 5:6).

• God’s very nature is truth (John 14:6), so lies directly oppose His character.

• Other behaviors called detestable—dishonest scales (Proverbs 11:1) and haughty eyes (Proverbs 6:17)—show that lying ranks among sins God takes personally.

• When we lie, we align with “the father of lies” (John 8:44) rather than the Lord.

• “Deal faithfully” describes people whose words and actions match, who live with integrity in business, family, and church.

•Proverbs 11:3: “The integrity of the upright guides them.”

•Psalm 15:2 speaks of the one “who walks with integrity, who speaks truth from the heart,” and is promised unshakable fellowship with God.

• Faithful dealings glorify God before a watching world (1 Peter 2:12).

• God not only accepts integrity—He delights in it. “The blameless in their walk are His delight” (Proverbs 11:20).

•Micah 6:8 links God’s pleasure to people who “act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly.”

• In Jesus’ parable, the master exclaims, “Well done, good and faithful servant!” (Matthew 25:21), echoing the divine joy described here.

• Living truthfully invites God’s smile, favor, and reward.

God’s verdict is clear and unchanging: lying repulses Him, while truthful, faithful living thrills Him.Proverbs 12:22 draws a sharp line between deception and integrity, urging every believer to embrace honesty in speech and action, knowing that integrity not only protects relationships but also brings delight to the Lord Himself.