²³ 
Like a [common] clay vessel covered with the silver dross [making it appear silver when it has no real value]
Are burning lips [murmuring manipulative words] and a wicked heart.
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.

⁴ 
Those who ^[a]set aside the law [of God and man] praise the wicked,
But those who keep the law [of God and man] struggle with them.^(A)

⁷ 
The righteous man cares for the rights of the poor,
But the wicked man has no interest in such knowledge.^(A)

¹² 
If a ruler pays attention to lies [and encourages corruption],
All his officials will become wicked.