Proverbs 26:24-25

New American Standard Bible

²⁴One who ^(A)hates disguises it with his lips,
But he harbors ^(B)deceit in his ^[a]heart.
²⁵When ^[b]he ^(C)speaks graciously, do not believe him,
Because there are seven abominations in his heart.

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

Proverbs 26:24-25

New Living Translation

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

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26:25 Hebrew seven evils.

Proverbs 26:24-25

New International Version

²⁴Enemies disguise themselves with their lips,^(A)
but in their hearts they harbor deceit.^(B)
²⁵Though their speech is charming,^(C) do not believe them,
for seven abominations fill their hearts.^(D)