Proverbs 26:23-26
Modern English Version
23 Burning lips and a wicked heart
are like earthenware covered with silver dross.
24 He who hates dissembles with his lips,
and lays up deceit within him;
25 when he speaks kindly, do not believe him,
for there are seven abominations in his heart;
26 though his hatred is covered by deceit,
his wickedness will be shown before the whole congregation.
Proverbs 28:4
Modern English Version
4 Those who forsake instruction praise the wicked,
but such as keep instruction contend with them.
Proverbs 29:7
Modern English Version
7 The righteous considers the cause of the poor,
but the wicked regards not to know it.
Proverbs 29:12
Modern English Version
12 If a ruler listens to lies,
all his servants are wicked.
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