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Proverbs 26:24
A malicious man disguises himself with his lips, but he harbors evil in his heart.
Proverbs 26:24 · New Heart English Bible
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Proverbs 26:24 in other translations
He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him;
A hateful man disguises himself with his speech, but he lays up deceit in his heart.
A malicious man disguises himself with his lips, but he harbors evil in his heart.
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In context
21 As coals are to hot embers, and wood to fire, so is a contentious man to kindling strife.
22 The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, they go down into the innermost parts.
23 Like silver dross on an earthen vessel are the lips of a fervent one with an evil heart.
24 A malicious man disguises himself with his lips, but he harbors evil in his heart.
25 When his speech is charming, do not believe him; for there are seven abominations in his heart.
26 His malice may be concealed by deception, but his wickedness will be exposed in the assembly.
27 Whoever digs a pit shall fall into it. Whoever rolls a stone, it will come back on him.
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