²⁴ Enemies disguise themselves with their lips,^(A)
    but in their hearts they harbor deceit.^(B)
25 Though their speech is charming,^(C) do not believe them,
    for seven abominations fill their hearts.^(D)
26 Their malice may be concealed by deception,
    but their wickedness will be exposed in the assembly.
²⁷ Whoever digs a pit^(E) will fall into it;^(F)
    if someone rolls a stone, it will roll back on them.^(G)
28 A lying tongue hates those it hurts,
    and a flattering mouth^(H) works ruin.

⁶ Wounds from a friend can be trusted,
    but an enemy multiplies kisses.^(A)

⁵ Those who flatter their neighbors
    are spreading nets for their feet.^(A)