Proverbs 26:10
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
10 Like an archer who wounds everybody
is one who hires a passing fool or drunkard.[a]
Footnotes
- 26.10 Meaning of Heb uncertain
Proverbs 26:10
Evangelical Heritage Version
10 One who hires a fool or someone just passing by
is like an archer who wounds at random.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 26:10 The meaning of this verse is uncertain.
Proverbs 26:24-28
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
24 An enemy dissembles in speaking
while harboring deceit within;(A)
25 when an enemy speaks graciously, do not believe it,
for there are seven abominations concealed within;(B)
26 though hatred is covered with guile,
the enemy’s wickedness will be exposed in the assembly.(C)
27 Whoever digs a pit will fall into it,
and a stone will come back on the one who starts it rolling.(D)
28 A lying tongue hates its victims,
and a flattering mouth works ruin.(E)
Proverbs 26:24-28
Evangelical Heritage Version
24 With his lips a person hides his hatred,
but he hides deceit inside.
25 When his voice sounds gracious, do not believe him,
because seven abominations are in his heart.
26 His hatred covers itself with deceit,
but his evil will be revealed in the assembly.
27 The person who digs a pit will fall into it.
The person who rolls away a stone—it will roll back over him.
28 A lying tongue hates those it crushes,
and a smooth mouth causes ruin.
Proverbs 27:6
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
6 Well meant are the wounds a friend inflicts,
but profuse are the kisses of an enemy.
Proverbs 27:6
Evangelical Heritage Version
6 Wounds from someone who loves you can be trusted,
but the kisses of someone who hates you are too much.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 27:6 Or are deceitful
Proverbs 29:5
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
5 Whoever flatters a neighbor
is spreading a net for the neighbor’s feet.
Proverbs 29:5
Evangelical Heritage Version
5 A man who flatters his neighbor
is spreading a net for his steps.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:5 Or his own steps
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