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Proverbs 26:25

World English Bible

When his speech is charming, don’t believe him,
for there are seven abominations in his heart.

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Proverbs 26:25 in other translations

When he speaketh fair, believe him not; For there are seven abominations in his heart:

Proverbs 26:25 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 26:25 in context

  1. 23Like silver dross on an earthen vessel
    are the lips of a fervent one with an evil heart.
  2. 24A malicious man disguises himself with his lips,
    but he harbors evil in his heart.
  3. 25When his speech is charming, don’t believe him,
    for there are seven abominations in his heart.
  4. 26His malice may be concealed by deception,
    but his wickedness will be exposed in the assembly.
  5. 27Whoever digs a pit shall fall into it.
    Whoever rolls a stone, it will come back on him.