Proverbs 26:24-26

New Catholic Bible

²⁴With his lips an enemy may speak fair words,
    but deep within he harbors treachery.
²⁵When he speaks graciously, do not believe him,
    for seven abominations^[a] lurk in his heart.
²⁶A man may cloak his hatred with guile,
    but his wickedness will be exposed later in the assembly.

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Footnotes

Proverbs 26:25 Seven abominations: i.e., “many.”

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.

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Footnotes

Proverbs 26:25 Lit. his voice is gracious

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.