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23 Insincere[a] talk that hides what you are really thinking is like a fine glaze[b] on a cheap clay pot.

24 A hypocrite hides hate behind flattering words. 25 They may sound fine, but don't believe him, because his heart is filled to the brim with hate.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 26:23 One ancient translation Insincere; Hebrew Burning.
  2. Proverbs 26:23 Probable text fine glaze; Hebrew unrefined silver.

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