Proverbs 26:24-26

King James Version

²⁴He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him;

²⁵When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart.

²⁶Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the whole congregation.

Proverbs 26:24-26

New International Version

²⁴Enemies disguise themselves with their lips,^(A)
    but in their hearts they harbor deceit.^(B)
²⁵Though their speech is charming,^(C) do not believe them,
    for seven abominations fill their hearts.^(D)
²⁶Their malice may be concealed by deception,
    but their wickedness will be exposed in the assembly.

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Proverbs 26:24-26

New King James Version

²⁴He who hates, disguises it with his lips,
And lays up deceit within himself;
²⁵^(A)When ^[a]he speaks kindly, do not believe him,
For there are seven abominations in his heart;
²⁶Though his hatred is covered by deceit,
His wickedness will be revealed before the assembly.