Proverbs 26:24
International Standard Version
24 Someone who hates hides behind his words,
harboring deceit within himself.
Proverbs 26:24
Lexham English Bible
24 On his lips, an enemy will pretend,
but inside[a] he will harbor deceit.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 26:24 Literally “in his midst”
Proverbs 26:28
International Standard Version
28 A lying tongue hates its victims,
and a flattering mouth causes ruin.
Proverbs 26:28
Lexham English Bible
28 A tongue of deceit hates its victim,
and a flattering mouth makes ruin.
Proverbs 28:13
International Standard Version
13 Whoever hides his transgressions will not succeed,
but whoever confesses and forsakes them will find mercy.
Proverbs 28:13
Lexham English Bible
13 He who conceals his transgression will not prosper,
but he who confesses and forsakes will obtain mercy.
Proverbs 30:5-8
International Standard Version
5 Everything God says is pure;
he is a shield for those who take refuge in him.
6 Don’t add to his words,
or he will rebuke you,
and you will be shown to be a liar.
On Contentment in Life
7 God,[a] I have asked you for two things—
don’t refuse me before I die—
8 Keep deception and lies far away from me,
and give me neither poverty nor wealth.
Feed me with food that I need for today,[b]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 30:7 The Heb. lacks God
- Proverbs 30:8 Or that is appropriate for me
Proverbs 30:5-8
Lexham English Bible
5 Every word of God is flawless;
he is a shield for him who takes refuge in him.
6 Do not add to his words
lest he rebuke you and you be found a liar.
7 Two things I ask from you;
do not deny me before I die:
8 Keep falsehood and a lying word[a] far from me;
do not give me poverty or wealth;
provide me with food only for my need.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 30:8 Literally “word of a lie”
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