Proverbs 26:24
Holman Christian Standard Bible
24 A hateful person disguises himself with his speech
and harbors deceit within.
Proverbs 26:24
New Living Translation
24 People may cover their hatred with pleasant words,
but they’re deceiving you.
Proverbs 26:28
Holman Christian Standard Bible
28 A lying tongue hates those it crushes,
and a flattering mouth causes ruin.
Proverbs 26:28
New Living Translation
28 A lying tongue hates its victims,
and flattering words cause ruin.
Proverbs 28:13
Holman Christian Standard Bible
13 The one who conceals his sins
will not prosper,(A)
but whoever confesses and renounces them
will find mercy.(B)
Proverbs 28:13
New Living Translation
13 People who conceal their sins will not prosper,
but if they confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy.
Proverbs 30:5-8
Holman Christian Standard Bible
5 Every word of God is pure;[a](A)
He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.(B)
6 Don’t add to His words,(C)
or He will rebuke you, and you will be proved a liar.(D)
7 Two things I ask of You;
don’t deny them to me before I die:
8 Keep falsehood and deceitful words far from me.
Give me neither poverty nor wealth;
feed me with the food I need.(E)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 30:5 Lit refined
Proverbs 30:5-8
New Living Translation
5 Every word of God proves true.
He is a shield to all who come to him for protection.
6 Do not add to his words,
or he may rebuke you and expose you as a liar.
7 O God, I beg two favors from you;
let me have them before I die.
8 First, help me never to tell a lie.
Second, give me neither poverty nor riches!
Give me just enough to satisfy my needs.
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