⁵ Put no trust in a friend;
    have no confidence in a loved one;
guard the doors of your mouth
    from her who lies in your embrace,
⁶ for the son treats the father with contempt,
    the daughter rises up against her mother,
the daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law;
    your enemies are members of your own household.^(A)

²⁸ They are all stubbornly rebellious,
    going about with slanders;
they are bronze and iron;
    all of them act corruptly.^(A)

²⁴ An enemy dissembles in speaking
    while harboring deceit within;^(A)
25 when an enemy speaks graciously, do not believe it,
    for there are seven abominations concealed within;^(B)

² They utter lies to each other;
    with flattering lips and a deceitful heart they speak.^(A)

⁶ For even your kinsfolk and your own family,
    even they have dealt treacherously with you;
    they are in full cry after you;
do not believe them,
    though they speak friendly words to you.^(A)

¹⁸ Like a war club, a sword, or a sharp arrow
    is one who bears false witness against a neighbor.^(A)