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.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 26:24 Lit inward part
  2. Proverbs 26:25 Lit his voice is gracious

24 People may cover their hatred with pleasant words,
    but they’re deceiving you.
25 They pretend to be kind, but don’t believe them.
    Their hearts are full of many evils.[a]

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. 26:25 Hebrew seven evils.