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

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