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Proverbs 26:22-26
English Standard Version
Proverbs 26:22-26
English Standard Version
22 (A)The words of (B)a whisperer are like delicious morsels;
they go down into the inner parts of the body.
23 (C)Like the (D)glaze[a] covering an earthen vessel
are fervent lips with an evil heart.
24 Whoever hates disguises himself with his lips
and harbors deceit in his heart;
25 (E)when he speaks graciously, believe him not,
for there are (F)seven abominations in his heart;
26 though his hatred be covered with deception,
his wickedness will be exposed in the assembly.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 26:23 By revocalization; Hebrew silver of dross
Proverbs 26:22-26
New International Version
Proverbs 26:22-26
New International Version
22 The words of a gossip are like choice morsels;
they go down to the inmost parts.(A)
23 Like a coating of silver dross on earthenware
are fervent[a] lips with an evil heart.
24 Enemies disguise themselves with their lips,(B)
but in their hearts they harbor deceit.(C)
25 Though their speech is charming,(D) do not believe them,
for seven abominations fill their hearts.(E)
26 Their malice may be concealed by deception,
but their wickedness will be exposed in the assembly.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 26:23 Hebrew; Septuagint smooth
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