25 When [a]he (A)speaks graciously, do not believe him,
Because there are seven abominations in his heart.
26 Though his hatred (B)covers itself with deception,
His wickedness will be (C)revealed in the assembly.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 26:25 Lit his voice is gracious

25 They pretend to be kind, but don’t believe them.
    Their hearts are full of many evils.[a]
26 While their hatred may be concealed by trickery,
    their wrongdoing will be exposed in public.

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  1. 26:25 Hebrew seven evils.