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24 He who (A)hates disguises it with his lips,
But he sets up (B)deceit within himself.
25 When he (C)makes his voice gracious, do not believe him,
For there are seven abominations in his heart.
26 Though his hatred (D)covers itself with guile,
His evil will be (E)revealed in the assembly.

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24 He who (A)hates disguises it with his lips,
But he lays up (B)deceit in his [a]heart.
25 When [b]he (C)speaks graciously, do not believe him,
For there are seven abominations in his heart.
26 Though his hatred (D)covers itself with guile,
His wickedness will be (E)revealed before the assembly.

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  1. Proverbs 26:24 Lit inward part
  2. Proverbs 26:25 Lit his voice is gracious

28 A lying tongue hates [a]those it crushes,
And a (A)flattering mouth works ruin.

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  1. Proverbs 26:28 Lit its crushed ones

28 A lying tongue hates [a]those it crushes,
And a (A)flattering mouth works ruin.

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  1. Proverbs 26:28 Lit its crushed ones