²⁴ A hateful person disguises himself with his speech
and harbors deceit within.
²⁵ When he speaks graciously, don’t believe him,
for there are seven abominations in his heart.^(A)
26 Though his hatred is concealed by deception,
his evil will be revealed in the assembly.

²⁸ A lying tongue hates those it crushes,
and a flattering mouth causes ruin.