Proverbs 26:10
Amplified Bible
10
Like a [careless] archer who [shoots arrows wildly and] wounds everyone,
So is he who hires a fool or those who [by chance just] pass by.
Proverbs 26:10
New American Standard Bible
10 [a]Like an archer who wounds everyone,
So is one who hires a fool or hires those who pass by.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 26:10 Or A master workman produces all things, But one who hires a fool is like one who hires those who pass by
Proverbs 26:10
New International Version
10 Like an archer who wounds at random
is one who hires a fool or any passer-by.
Proverbs 26:24-28
Amplified Bible
24
He who hates, disguises it with his lips,
But he stores up deceit in his heart.
25
When he speaks graciously and kindly [to conceal his malice], do not trust him,
For seven abominations are in his heart.
26
Though his hatred covers itself with guile and deceit,
His malevolence will be revealed openly before the assembly.
27
Whoever digs a pit [for another man’s feet] will fall into it,
And he who rolls a stone [up a hill to do mischief], it will come back on him.(A)
28
A lying tongue hates those it wounds and crushes,
And a flattering mouth works ruin.
Proverbs 26:24-28
New American Standard Bible
24 One who (A)hates disguises it with his lips,
But he harbors (B)deceit in his [a]heart.
25 When [b]he (C)speaks graciously, do not believe him,
Because there are seven abominations in his heart.
26 Though his hatred (D)covers itself with deception,
His wickedness will be (E)revealed in the assembly.
27 One who (F)digs a pit will fall into it,
And one who rolls a stone, it will come back on him.
28 A lying tongue hates [c]those it crushes,
And a (G)flattering mouth works ruin.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 26:24 Lit inward part
- Proverbs 26:25 Lit his voice is gracious
- Proverbs 26:28 Lit its crushed ones
Proverbs 26:24-28
New International Version
24 Enemies disguise themselves with their lips,(A)
but in their hearts they harbor deceit.(B)
25 Though their speech is charming,(C) do not believe them,
for seven abominations fill their hearts.(D)
26 Their malice may be concealed by deception,
but their wickedness will be exposed in the assembly.
27 Whoever digs a pit(E) will fall into it;(F)
if someone rolls a stone, it will roll back on them.(G)
28 A lying tongue hates those it hurts,
and a flattering mouth(H) works ruin.
Proverbs 27:6
Amplified Bible
6
Faithful are the wounds of a friend [who corrects out of love and concern],
But the kisses of an enemy are deceitful [because they serve his hidden agenda].
Proverbs 27:6
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 27:6 Or excessive
Proverbs 27:6
New International Version
6 Wounds from a friend can be trusted,
but an enemy multiplies kisses.(A)
Proverbs 29:5
Amplified Bible
5
A man who flatters his neighbor [with smooth words intending to do harm]
Is spreading a net for his own feet.
Proverbs 29:5
New American Standard Bible
5 A man who (A)flatters his neighbor
Is spreading a net for his steps.
Proverbs 29:5
New International Version
5 Those who flatter their neighbors
are spreading nets for their feet.(A)
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