Proverbs 26:23-26
International Standard Version
23 A clay vessel plated with a thin veneer of silver—
that’s what smooth[a] lips with a wicked heart are.
24 Someone who hates hides behind his words,
harboring deceit within himself.
25 Though he speaks graciously, don’t believe him,
for there are seven detestable things in his heart.
26 Though malice disguises itself with deception,
its evil will be exposed publicly.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 26:23 So LXX; MT reads burning
Proverbs 28:4
International Standard Version
4 Those who forsake the Law praise the wicked,
but whoever keeps it[a] fights them.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:4 Lit. keeps the Law
Proverbs 29:7
International Standard Version
7 The righteous person is concerned about the poor;
but the wicked don’t understand what they need to know.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:7 Lit. understand knowledge
Proverbs 29:12
International Standard Version
12 When a ruler is listening to lies,
all of his officials tend to become wicked.
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