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24 A hypocrite can say nice things to hide his thoughts,
    but he is still thinking about ways to hurt people.
25 Do not believe him when he speaks kind words.
    His mind is still full of evil things.
26 He may not seem to hate people, but he is telling lies.
    In a public meeting, everyone will recognize his sins.

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24 He who hates, disguises it with his lips,
And lays up deceit within himself;
25 (A)When [a]he speaks kindly, do not believe him,
For there are seven abominations in his heart;
26 Though his hatred is covered by deceit,
His wickedness will be revealed before the assembly.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 26:25 Lit. his voice is gracious

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.

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