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)
26 though hatred is covered with guile,
    the enemy’s wickedness will be exposed in the assembly.^(C)

²⁸ A lying tongue hates its victims,
    and a flattering mouth works ruin.^(A)