Proverbs 26:24
Expanded Bible
24 Those who hate you may try to ·fool [trick] you with their ·words [L lips],
but ·in their minds [inside] they ·are planning evil [L set deception].
Proverbs 26:24
Amplified Bible
24
He who hates, disguises it with his lips,
But he stores up deceit in his heart.
Proverbs 26:28
Expanded Bible
28 ·Liars [L Lying tongues] hate the people they ·hurt [crush],
and ·false praise [L a flattering tongue] can ruin others.
Proverbs 26:28
Amplified Bible
28
A lying tongue hates those it wounds and crushes,
And a flattering mouth works ruin.
Proverbs 28:13
Expanded Bible
13 If you hide your sins, you will not succeed.
If you confess and ·reject [abandon] them, you will receive ·mercy [compassion].
Proverbs 28:13
Amplified Bible
13
He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper,
But whoever confesses and [a]turns away from his sins will find compassion and mercy.(A)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:13 Lit forsakes.
Proverbs 30:5-8
Expanded Bible
5 “Every word of God ·is true [passes the test; L is refined; 2 Sam. 22:31; Ps. 18:30].
·He guards those [L They are a shield to those] who come to him for ·safety [refuge].
6 Do not add to his words [Deut. 4:2; 12:32],
or he will correct you and prove you are a liar.
7 “I ask two things from you, Lord.
Don’t ·refuse [withhold them from] me before I die.
8 Keep me from lying and ·being dishonest [fraud].
And don’t make me either rich or poor;
just give me enough food for each day [Matt. 6:11; 1 Tim. 6:8].
Proverbs 30:5-8
Amplified Bible
5
Every word of God is tested and refined [like silver];
He is a shield to those who trust and take refuge in Him.(A)
6
Do not add to His words,
Or He will reprove you, and you will be found a liar.
7
Two things I have asked of You;
Do not deny them to me before I die:
8
Keep deception and lies far from me;
Give me neither poverty nor riches;
Feed me with the food that is my portion,
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