24 He who (A)hates disguises it with his lips,
But he lays up (B)deceit in his [a]heart.
25 When [b]he (C)speaks graciously, do not believe him,
For there are seven abominations in his heart.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 26:24 Lit inward part
  2. Proverbs 26:25 Lit his voice is gracious

24 Enemies disguise themselves with their lips,(A)
    but in their hearts they harbor deceit.(B)
25 Though their speech is charming,(C) do not believe them,
    for seven abominations fill their hearts.(D)

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