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Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, But those who do the truth are his delight.
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Why God Hates Lying
Commentators explain that lying is an "abomination" because it is fundamentally opposed to God's very nature. God is the God of truth, His Son Jesus is the Truth, and His Spirit is the Spirit of Truth. Therefore, any form of falsehood, whether in casual speech or in religious teaching, is directly contrary to who He is.
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Lying lips [are] abomination to the Lord Such that speak lies in common talk; and that deliver out doctrinal lies, false …
Presbyterian
Make truth a matter of conscience, not only in words, but in actions.
